1270 



OF THE 

CLASS OF 1870 

THE 123D GRADUATING CLASS 



College of New^ Jersey. 



f:rj^i^je?l h. fier,ce, iisr. n.. 



CLASS HIS TO JR I AX. 



MDCCCLXX. 

PUBLISHED BYSTELLE &;SMITH; 

Princkton, N. J. 



1 



FRESHMAN YEAR. 



CLASS OFFICERS. 



President. 

GRAFTON FOX. 

Secretary. 

WILLIAM R. REEVE. 

Treasurer, 

WILLIAM D. THOMAS. 

Historian, 

FRANK H. PIERCE. 

FIRST SESSION. 
ENTERED. 

CHARLES H. ASAY Columbus. 

JOHN G. BERGEN Petersburgh, 111. 

GLYNDON BROWN Washington, D. C. 

WILLIAM H. F. BUCK Baltimore, Md. 

JOHN M. CONRAD Pittsburgh, Pa 

JOHN CRAWFORD Newark, Del 

EDMUND DAVIS Milton, Pa 

MARCUS H. DOUGHERTY Omena, Mich. 

GRAFTON FOX Harrisburg, Pa, 

HENRY C. FREESE Trenton.^ 

WALTER GASTON SomerviUeo 

CHARLES L. GURLEY Washington, D. C. 

GEORGE H. HOOPER .Griggstown^ 

ANDREW E. HOOVER Washington, D. C. 

ALBERT W. HUSTED Galena, 111. 

JAMES M. JOHNSTON.., Washington D. C^ 

GEORGE M. KEASBEY... Newark. 



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GEORGE B. KINKEAD, Jr Lexington, Ky. 

JAMES E MILLIGAN Ikesburg, Pa. 

OLIVER B. NAGLE Milton, Pa. 

LEVI H. NISSLEY ^...Hummelstown Pa. 

THOMAS PARRY '.Beaver Dam, Wis. 

JOHN E. PATTERSON Harrisburg, Pa. 

THEODORE C. PATTERSON Philadelphia, Pa. 

JOHN E. PETERS Newark. 

FRANK H. PIERCE Hillsboro, N. H. 

THOMAS SWENK Milton, Pa. 

SAMUEL B. PRICE Branchville. 

THOMAS C. PROVOST Caldwell. 

FREDERICK S. RAWLINS Princeton. 

WILLIAM R. REEVE West Hampton, N. Y. 

GEORGE W. SAVAGE, Jr Brooklyn, N. Y. 

FRANK R. SCHELL Bedford, Pa- 

WILLIAM P. SCHELL Bedford, Pa. 

ASHER B. TEMPLE Princeton. 

WILLIAM D. THOMAS Glasgow, Scotland. 

FLETCHER A. VALENTINE Yonkers, N. Y. 

JOHN VAN VORST, Jr Jersey City. 

ISAAC H. WELLING Belvidere. 

ROBT. G. WILLIAMS Festiniog, Wales. 

SHORT A. WILLIS Houston, Texas. 

LEFT. 

JOHN G. BERGEN Petersburgh, 111. 

ISAAC H. WELLING Belvidere. 

GRAFTON FOX Harrisburg, Pa. 



SECOND SESSION, 

Class Officers. 

President, 

GEORGE H. HOOPER. 

Secretary, 

FRANK A. WARD. 

Treasurer, 

ROBERT G. WILLIAMS. 

Historian, 

FRANK H. PIERCE. 

ENTERED. 

CHARLES B. ALEXANDER New York City. 

THOMAS B. BROWN Washington, D. C. 

JAMES M. CROCKETT Troy, Tenn. 

WILLIAM B. GLEN Yadkin Co., N. C. 

CHARLES F. IMBRIE. ..._ Jersey City. 

HUGH G. KYLE Rogersville, East Tenn. 

ROBERT M. PETRIE Manchester. 

WILLIAM B. SPENCER Erie, Pa. 

THOMAS D. SUPLEE Wes Philadelphia, Pa. 

WYNANT VANDERPOOL Newark. 

FRANK A. WARD Rochester, N. Y. 

LEFT. 

GLYNDON BROWN Washington, D. C. 

JOHN M. CONRAD Pittsburg, Pa. 

HENRY C. FREESE Trenton. 

CHARLES L. GURLEY Washington, D. C. 

ANDREW E. HOOVER Washington, D. C. 

JAMES E. MILLIGAN Ikesburg, Pa. 

ROBERT M. PETRIE ■ Manchester. 

SAMUEL B. PRICE Branchville. 

WILLIAM R. REEVE West Hampton, N. Y. 

FLETCHER A. VALENTINE Yonkers, N. Y. 



FIRST SESSION. 



The first notes of the chapel bell on August 16th, 1866, 
came not unwelcomely to the ears of forty Freshmen, of dif- 
ferent sizes, forms and appearances. A thrill of" pleasura- 
ble emotion" shot through their souls, when on nearing 
this classic site, the long tapering spires, the shaded walks 
and the awe-inspiring appearance of the somewhat dilapi- 
dated town, told them that they were about to enter upon 
a new arena of life ; still dearer was the sensations to feel 
that the restraints of boyhood, and the Spartan-like obedi- 
ence required at boarding schools were past, and that the 
comparative freedom of a college life awaited them. To 
the reading man, it marked the commencement of an epoch, 
when, with wise rules to follow, and mines of ancient lore 
to examine, he could, with propriety, when his course w^as 
finished, be called a walking history ; to the classical man 
it opened a rich field of research and wisdom among the 
^e'c zaf'c and uiiapicoq, w^hich, when fully understood and 
digested, would make him a limig Greek. With them 
all, in fact, it was an eventful period. 

On wending their way through the Campus to morning 
Chapel, they gazed with awe upon the massive buildings of 
Revolutionary renown — with reverence upon the stately 
bearing of dignified " Profs.," and with feelings akin to 
fear upon the numerous groups of staring upper-classmen. 
Imbued with the progressive spirit of the age, no sooner 



HISTORY OF THE CLAPS OF 1870. 



was Chapel reached, than a " rush" was made for seats, the 
majority securing the right oijes. Two aspiring individu- 
als, however, like "Verdant Green," of Oxford notoriety, 
unconscious of the trespass they were committing, seated 
themselves among the Juniors, while one snugly ensconsced 
himself in the transept. All lisped out a feeble response to 
the first roll, occasionally a " present" was heard which 
" brought down" the excitable Sophomores, who, seated 
close by our side, indulged in many a liearty ha ! ha ! at our 
expense (?). 

Chapel over, the oily face of the inevitable Dennis greet- 
ed us, who, washing his hands 

" With imperceptible soap, 
In invisible water," 

induced, alas ! too many to invest in his new furniture "just 
shipped from New York." 

At 11 A. M., the bell congregated us in the old Fresh room, 
under Geological Hall, to there meet Tutor Mudge for our 
first recitation in Herodotus. Billy Buck was the first to 
recite, and acquitted himself with such praise that many a 
whisper said, " There's our 1st honor man." Glyn Brown 
followed, enlightening both Tutor and classmates with the 
startling fact- that the mother of Herodotus was a woman, 
his father a man, consequently Herodotus was a boy. This 
matchless piece of reasoning created quite a furor. The 
gentleman from Scotland was observed to move uneasily in 
his seat, and if " class-room" etiquette had not prevented, 
would doubtless have ventured to " remark" or raise a 
" point of order." Mudge's "sufficient Sir," happily fol- 
lowed, and the class, well satisfied with their first encoun- 
ter, gathered the laurels so nobly won, and proudly made 
their exit. 

Electioneering for Hall soon commenced. The merits 
and defects of both societies were secretly and confidential- 
ly made known. Seniors noticed us. Juniors gave us the 



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benefits of their smiles, and even Sophomores paid us at- 
tention. Flattery was freely used, the career and merits ot 
many noble graduates from both halls were shown up, we 
were patted on the shoulder, the epithets, " right smart 
Freshman," " would be a shame to enter this or that one," 
" was struck by your prepossessing appearance first time I 
saw you," and other such friendly expressions greeted us as 
lone- as we remained neutral. When, however, our choice 
was made, we noticed a fearful decline in our popularity 
with certain individuals. It was no longer " you're a smart 
chap," and " won't you have a cigar," but " poor Freshy." 
As it was, 25 entered Clio, 16 Whig. 

Though coming from diflferent parts of the country, and 
entire strangers when we entered, the ties of class and 
freshness quickly bound us close together. We well knew 
we must tread the beaten track of preceding classes — had 
their trials to undergo — their joys to experience and their 
hopes to realize. 

Rooms were mainly secured in close proximity to each 
other. iTorth College proved the favorite. Gurley, Johns- 
ton, Valentine, Willis, & Co., held sway in the west end; 
Gaston, Schell, Parry and their supporters in the east. 
We determined in case of an attack to stand by one another 
" until death should us part." 

After recitation, on Monday, 19th, the class adjourned to 
ITo. 3, ]Sr. College, and there held its first class meeting, for 
further protecting ourselves against the Sophs. Thomas, 
(better known as Patrick Henry,) presided. To maintain 
secrecy, the ventilator was shut, and the windows, with one 
exception closed. After several suggestions and motions 
had been made, a knock was heard. Willis, (then known 
as the " Infant,") thinking it came from some late brother, 
cautiously opened the door, when — horrors ! in popped 
Johnnie's head, and — 

" Ugh ! Ugh ! what does this mean ? You had no right 
to hold this meeting. Send you all home to-morrow," fell 



IirSTOllY OF Till'] CLASS OF 1870. 



upon our affrighted ears. Thomas, seeing the game was 
up, made for the open window and vanislicd. T. Patter- 
son and Reeve quiekl^y followed suit. The remainder look- 
ed in vain for some avenue of escape, but there was none. 
Fright, for a time, was trumps. The venerable face of 
our worthy President relaxed into a broad smile, as he 
viewed the disastrous effect of his unsought, unexpected 
visit. Moving farther into the room, with sundry " ughs" 
and " hems," for an introduction, he explained the enor- 
mity of the offence in holding a meeting without his sanc- 
tion, and closed by commanding us never again, on pain of 
expulsion, to have an unauthorized meeting. For a few 
days affairs went along smoothly enough ; then, a " change 
came o'er the spirit of our dreams." Freese had made 
himself obnoxious to the Sophomores. With Jimmy Har- 
rison for a leader, a crowd from '69 started for the above 
named gentleman's room. The double bolted, doubled 
barred door could not be forced, and Freese for a time was 
safe. Peters, hearing the noise, came out to enjoy the 
sport. No sooner was he spied than a rush was made for 
poor John. Immediately his room was filled, his table up- 
set, and he requested to chant the Greek Alphabet. Tom 
Provost, his chum, aided by the darkness and confusion, 
slipped out unseen. We have heard dark stories about their 
putting Peters to bed — of his scanning Hackley's algebra, 
treating them to the original war-whoop, and performing 
other little acts of courtesy. Be that as it may, he was soon 
to be delivered from the hands of his tormentors; a cry of 
" John," startled his visitors. There is a lively scramble for 
the door. The entry is gained, a tumbling down stairs fol- 
lows, and they disappear in the darkness, A new actor — 
none other than the irrepressible John — appears on the 
stage. 

" Ugh, Ugh, are you hurt Mr. Peters ?" 

Peters. " ]^-no. Sir," 

John. " Ugh, ugh. Sophs, been round, have they ? Send 



10 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



them all home ; you come over and stop with me to-night." 
Peters, like a true gentleman, answered : " 'No thank 
you, Dr., I have no fear ; and if I should come, I might 
cause you and your ivife too much trouble." 

JoJm. " ]*»[o, no-no ; no trouble at all ; come with me. 
Have no wife — never had any." 

It is fair to say that Peters remained unshaken in his re- 
solve to remain in his room, wife or no wife, and that never 
again was he molested. E'er the term closed other rooms 
were visited, their occupants treated to the refreshing fumes 
of Killikinick, their counterpanes slightly soiled by muddy 
feet, their carpets used as spittoons, and other little pleas- 
antries indulged in. One room in particular, we remember, 
where the " Hogi Mogi" were hospitably entertained. 
They found liquors and segars awaiting them. Bountifully 
they partook of both. The effect was marvellous. Yea, 
verily ! their tongues were loosened, and their hearts waxed 
warm. On leaving they sang a song something like the 
following: 

"These, hie, boys are jolly, hie, good fellows. 
Which, hie, nobody can, hie, deny." 

Even the walls of the entry next morning bore witness to 
the fact, that from the abundance of the stomach, the walls 
and floors speaketh. 

Sunday, 24th, Dr. Maclean presided over our class prayer- 
meeting in the Junior room. The attendance was good. 
His simple and devout manner, joined with his references 
to the hearts at home that pra^^ed so fervently and watched 
so anxiously over us, produced a deep and lasting effect. 
In a touching manner he prayed for our safe journey over 
the temptations and quicksands of our college course, and 
manifested that tender, kind love, so characteristic of his 
Christian soul. Three weeks after the beginning of the 
term. Hooper entered, swelling our little band to 42. The 
day after Hooper's arrival, the Atlantics and Athletics 
played in Philadelphia. Gaston, F. & W. Schell, Swenk, 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 11 



HusTED, Davis, Fox, Coniiad juuIJoiinston " cut" and wit- 
nessed the game. Here, for the first time, the wayward 
proclivities of certain memhers of the class l)ecame appa- 
rent, though afterward their names are so indissoluhly con- 
nected with every " spree," that they received from students, 
as well as the Facility, the worthy name of " Incorrigibles." 
They were also the first who delivered their " moral char- 
acter" into the hands of tliat august body, the College 
Faculty. Ten disorder marks individually, witli a sharp 
reprimand collectively, constituted the punishment. 

Gradually we conformed to college customs ; gradually 
the unpleasantness of the first segar wore way ; gradually 
we mastered the "Honeyman." We found the services 
of the college to be conducted in a peculiar, Keasbey would 
say, in a truly lamentable manner. Punctually at 7 every 
morning the clang of the bell rudely summoned us to early 
morning prayers. Delays in this matter were dangerous, 
for should a poor fellow, with one leg out of bed, deliberate 
for a moment whether 'twas best to draw out the other or 
take just one more little snooze, the weakness of the flesh 
usually prevailed ; and though he felt that duty and chapel 
claimed him, sleep prevented the body from allowing the 
claim. Or, in case a quick jump, coupled with a deep 
grunt, drove Morpheus away and brought you in chapel in 
time for roll-call, a before-breakfast recitation awaited you, 
to whet the more sharply your appetite for the veal skin 
stuffed with bread, or the leather steak that adorned many 
a boarding house table. Yet, blessed with good teeth and 
a noble appetite, the cravings of the "inner man" were 
well assuaged by this unpalatable food. 

Our experience in Hall matters taught us self-reliance, 
and plainly showed that in our unity was our strength. So, 
caring for nobody, and nobody caring for us, a spirit of in- 
dependence was fostered, and when Kissley proposed to 
wear a " plug" in chapel, he was pronounced a brick, and 
and M^as assured of the support of the class. Saturday eve- 



12 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



niDg every Freshman was in his seat long before the bell 
ceased tolling, J^otes saying, " cheer ISTiss., when he comes 
in," were freely circulated. Just as Dr. Maclean was read- 
ing the hymn, the door opened, and in marched ISTissley, 
with his Doylestown plug. Gracefully removing it, with a 
look of pride and defiance, up the aisle he came. We " came 
down" with a vengeance ; Sophomores hissed; Juniors and 
Seniors smiled. Hissing and stamping were beautifully 
blended. The dust rose in clouds. The din was terrible. 
Johnny pulled his glass esover his nose to find the cause of 
the fearful uproar. See it he did not then, so with a lec- 
ture on the disgracefulness of such a proceeding in a place 
of worship, he gave out the hymn and closed the evening 
exercises without further interruption Coming out of 
chapel we formed a square around the plug and its bearer ; 
the precaution proved unnecessary ; no attack was made. The 
next day JSTissley made the acquaintance of the Faculty on 
charge of aggravated disorder. Johnny told him if he was 
sent home, it would be what he richly deserved. Undoubt- 
edly the punishment would have been severe had not 
Bloomy and Ledyard interposed, thus saving him. On the 
following Monday, Thomas, Parey and Conrad persuaded 
Gaston to accompany them on a marauding expedition to 
the neighboring orchards ; Parry ostensibly to distribute 
tracts, in reality to reconnoitre the ground, and gain, as 
Sheldon would say, " a comprehensive view of his sub- 
ject," had previously visited an adjoining fal'm house, and 
for two long hours had basked in the sunlight of the smiles 
of a buxom woman of forty, and her two gushing daugh- 
ters. At Up m. , Monday night, these worthies stole from 
the East end of IlTorth Reaching the field — 

Thomas wanted Gassy to climb the tree, 
This Gassy couldn't see ; 
So, Thomas did climb the tree, 
Not, like Zacchias, his Lord to see ; 
But — for apples to seize.* 
*Henderson. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS- OF 1870. 13 



Success rewarded their eftbrts, and early in the morn- 
ing tliey returned heavily laden witli their ill-gotten plun- 
der. 

Class elections the last of October resulted in choosing 
Fox, President, Keeve, Secretary, Thomas, Treasurer, and 
Pierce, Historian. Nov. 4t]i a report ran around like wild- 
fire that Thomas was a wizard and mesmerist. The friend- 
ly feeling he manifested toward all, his philosophical say- 
ings, combined with the long raven locks streaming down 
his shoulders, well warranted the truth of the rumor. That 
night his abode was packed by a curious throng, desiring 
to enjoy the ethereal feelings of a spiritual trance. IIusted 
courageously ventured to first pass the ordeal, and, taking 
a seat, requested the master of ceremonies to put him in the 
land of dreams. Thomas, removing his coat with demonia- 
cal mein, approached his subject, and commenced his ges- 
ticulations, slowly at first, but soon his hands flew around 
with fearful velocity. This performance lasted some ten 
minutes, when Husted, appearing as fresh as ever, Thomas 
decided him a subject too poor even for the spirits to no- 
tice, and requested Conrad to take a seat. " All right," says 
CoNNY, seating himself. Again Thomas commenced his 
maneuvres. Conny seemed to loose his sensibility, gradual- 
ly his eyes closed, his legs straightened, and he, to all ap- 
pearance, was mesmerized. Thomas redoubles his exer- 
tions — says the spirits are around, and enjoins perfect si- 
lence. With peculiar feelings we gaze upon the stony 
countenance of our esteemed classmate. Thomas, with a 
magical wave of the hand, pronounced him insensible, and 
proceeded to question our inanimate friend — but, not long, 
for to the first inquiry, " What am I ?" Conrad, jumping 

from the chair, with a yell, exclaimed, " A imposter!" 

The eflfect was ludicrous. Thomas was completely non- 
plussed, and his confusion increased by the prolonged roar 
that welcomed his first and last attempt in that, as yet mys- 
terious science. 



14 HISTORY- OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



This Conrad was a genius; if lie could persuade himself 
into the belief that he was sick, he was happy; if he could 
avoid a recitation he counted it as so much gain, and ever 
expressed a warm admiration for the easy habits and 
quiet life of the "Fat Boy," in Dickens' " (juriosity' Shop." 
From his proficiency in the art of spitting, he was familiar- 
ly known as the " spittist." With Gig Howell, he was an 
immense favorite. He smoked his segars, praised his J. O. 
speech, and so far insinuated himself into the affections of 
that notorious Junior, that eatables, room and pocket-book 
were always at Conny's disposal. Taking it easy one day 
in Glen's room, he was disturbed by " Tar Heel's" saying: 
" CoNNY, if 'tis fifty feet to a certain place, how many yards 
of moonshine are necessary to make a jackass a pair of 
breeches ?" The " spittist" slowly arose, eyed " Yadkin" 
for a moment, and quietly said : " Glen, what's your meas- 
ure ?" Somebody about that time was " bored." In this 
connection the Historian can, with fitness, mention another 
celebrity, Gaston, whose name will always be as- 
sociated with^?^e5. His destructive bumps were wonder- 
fully developed ; nothing was too good or too poor to be 
spared. His fatherly chum, "Patrick Henry," often en- 
deavored to tame down the bounding pulse of youth with 
advice — once, it is said, Avith the lash. The advice fell upon 
a hardened heart, the lash upon a hardened frame. With 
this gentleman, and his box of matches for merriment — 
with the routine of study for occupation, and with Schell's 
watermelon spree for anxiety, time passed swiftly until N^ov. 
6th, when Fresh independence was fully established. On 
that eventful day we marched into Chapel Stage Speaking 
with canes. Fred. Rawlins carried a banger larger than 
himself. Again there was a medley of hissing and stamp- 
ing. After the speaking, Fox, Welling and Swenk mar- 
shalled their forces in battle array to resist the expected on- 
set of the furious Sophomores. A few appellations more 
euphonious than polite, were hurled at us — nothing further. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 15 



From that da}' a cane adorned the hand, as well as a segar 
the month, of every member of tlie class of '70. 

Quarterly examinations now stared us in the face. The 
day previous the 1st JJivision cut Mudge in Greek, receiv- 
ing, individually, iive disorder marks for this departure 
from the paths of rectitude. The 2d Division, profiting by 
their punishment, attended to the usual duties, which may 
account for the high raidv in class of its members. When 
examinations were passed, great interest was manifested in 
respect to the grades — eight or ten expecting " first." But 
alas ! for human expectations ! Peters led the van, G. 
Brown came up somewhere in the rear. 'Next night the 
class in a body started to give Peters and Crawford acalL 
They were " non est." Some fertile brain suggested 
Thomas' room, and thither we went. We treated him to a 
song, u walk-around, and many a joke. E'er w^e had said 
"good night," the infallible Johnnj- turned up. The light 
was doused in a moment, and a hasty pushing for the door 
ensued. Fox landed plumb in John's arms. 

" Fgh, Fgh, wdio's this ?" said he. 

" Mr. Jones," was the reply 

"No, no, no; you are lying," answered the Doctor, still 
holding Fox by the neck, who was compelled to acknowl- 
edge the corn and give his right name; whereupon he was 
requested to " call over" to the Doctor's study at 8 o'clock 
next evening. T. Patterson, darting past them, gained the 
stairs; tw^o leaps brought him into the Campus. How he 
escaped a broken neck ever remained to him a mystery. 
Freese, with a peculiar chirp, disappeared in Gaston's 
wardrobe. The rest were equally successful in eluding 
the Doctor's grasp, and Thomas was — 

" Left alone in his glory." 

It is said that a calm follows a storm. Such was certain- 
ly the case now\ Hard "polling" was the order of the day. 
Those high in class determined not to come dow^n, while 
the lower honor men resolved to come up. Such a spirit 



16 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 

prevailing in the class, but few events worth narrating oc- 
curred for a considerable lapse of time. 

Three weeks before the session closed, a meeting was 
called to discuss the expediency of procuring a class stamp. 
It met with general approval, and a committee of three — 
Hooper, Hoover and Pierce, were appointed. In one week, 
the committee reported to a full class meeting, convened at 
Hooper's room. Hoover's design resembled the Goddess of 
Liberty, holding a Livj^ in one hand and a "trans" in the 
other, with the suggestive motto : "Be sure you're right, then 
go ahead." It is needless to say that it was indignantly re- 
jected. Hooper, prefacing his remarks with a neat intro- 
duction, then presented a fine device oi Vulcan forging the 
armor of Achilles, bearing the words OtiXo. dtoqnopsv (God 
has given arms.") This was unanimously carried. When ob- 
tained, envelopes, paper, books — in fact, everything re- 
ceived a stamp. It is at present in the hands of the Historian. 
Foot-ball now succeeded Base Ball. We entered into the 
game with spirit, at the expense of many a rough tumble 
and aching shin. Sessional, with its written and oral ex- 
aminations, was at hand. Faithfully we " crammed" for 
them. Tute Mudge hinted that a " trans" would be useful 
and convenient in " polling up" our back Greek. The hint 
was taken, and translations adorned the book shelves of 
those who had not invested in the delicacy be- 
fore. We went into examinations depressed and shaky — 
came out relieved and happy. ISTever mind "rowls" or 
" fizzles ;" mistakes or grades ; vacation was before us, and 
soon we would be at home recounting to friends and eager 
listeners the peculiarities of Princeton and — 

" The deeds that are there done." 



SECOND SESSION. 



The 31st of January found us again in our accustomed 
places, refreshed and invigorated by a pleasant vacation. 
Warmly we welcomed the new members; at once we put 
on the breastplate of confidence, and " girding up our 
loins" entered with hope and vigor upon the duties of the 
last half of Freshman year. Memorabilia in Greek, Eu- 
clid, in Mathematics, Rhetoric, under Sheldon and "Hor- 
ace," in Latin, formed our principal studies. 

Thinking a more substantial proof of our gladness should 
be shown the " newies" than merel}- extending to them the 
right hand of fellowship, the majority of the class, the third 
evening of the term, started out on a surprise-party-tour, 
accompanied by the " Krutstovvn" band. Ward was the 
first honored with a call — pleasant for him, but death to the 
carpet. The peculiar metres of Horace's Odes proved to 
some an almost insurmountable obstacle. Bloomy^s pa- 
tience was more than once exhausted, while the look of 
sadness that overspread his features when he told Asay 
" dat would do," spoke volumes. One evening early in the 
session, the same party that welcomed Ward, called on 
MiLLiGAN, in East, there found our good Tute. As usual, 
the music was not of the most delicate and refined 
nature ; so when Bloomy was requested to favor the com- 
pany with a few remarks, he, gently stroking his chin whis- 



18 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 

kers, informed us that, until that moment, "he was ignor- 
ant of the musical talents of the class ; and yet," said he, 
"I might have known it trom your music (?) in scanning 
Horace." The wl3ll deserved compliment was highly ap- 
preciated. 

Now it came to pass on the 9th day of the month called 
February, in the twenty-fifth year of the reign of John, 
whose surname was Maclean, that certain of the tribe of 
Nassovians held a consultation among themselves, saying : 
" verily, verily, there will be a great discussion in Mercer 
Hall to-night by a great discussist ; and the subjectis 'Wo- 
man's Rights.' And she who discusses is Lucy, whose 
surname is Stone. Verily, we must attend." Now, Lucy 
knew of their coming, and sent one named Blackwell to 
waylay them and change their purpose. And the Nassovi- 
ans listened unto his voice, insomuch that they straight- 
way gathered other Nassovians and proceeded to the Hall, 
where they find many " snobs." (Now, the " snobs" are a 
motley tribe adjoining the Nassovians, and ihej have big- 
noses, insomuch that they blow^ them with their fingers, 
and their knees are weak, yea, weak exceedingly; nor can 
they partake of delicacies on account of the stinginess of 
their natures; and the stronghold of the " snobs" is in the 
bar-room of O'Brien, Avhose surname is Michael.) Truly, 
Lucy did wax wroth as she beheld the Nassovians, and did 
speak feebly. But the Nassovians did cheer her with their 
feet, and sing praises unto her until she grew faint and 
called on Blackwell to mingle his voice in the conflict. 
Yea, verily, he did so, and cried out in a loud voice : " Per- 
haps you don't know what brings me here ?" Then one of 
the Nassovians, whose surname is Kinkead, said, " assuredly 
we do; it is because thou art henpecked." Now, Black- 
well was much ofteuded thereat, and obeying the command 
of the mighty Lucy, he did leave the Hall for policemen. 

Now the policemen are twins, living in the lower part of 
Princeton, and their food is mostly onions, and their drink 



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is made from apples, and is knoAvn as "Jersey Lightning." 
And the policemen said unto Blackwell, "verily, we dare 
not interfere with the Nassovians, for they will grievosnly 
pound us." 

So Blackwell came back much flushed with anger, and 
did say : " One policeman is in bed; the other won't come." 
And now arose among the Nnssovians much singing and 
cheering, and much throwing of peanuts, and one hit Lucy 
on the nose, and she did scream, " Lord, save me." 'Now, 
the Nassovians are all lords, and they did rush to save 
Lucy, and they did overturn many settees, and they did 
make much noise. And, behold! an old man did arise 
and shake his fist and cry out, " you are all going to the 
gallows ;" and the Nassovians said, " Kay, nay, old man, 
we are not going to the gallows; but are going for Lucy." 
And Lucy, hearing this, wept with joy, and fell into Black- 
well's arms, and did say, " We hold forth no more to-night." 

Now the snobs were evil-disposed towards the Kassovi- 
ans, so they next day called together their wise men and 
laid hold of six N'assovians ; the surnames of two were 
KiNKEAi) and Patterson ; yet their wise men being ignor- 
ant of law, could bring nothing against them ; so at the 
going down of the sun the end of the affair was not appa- 
rent. Then a I^^assovian went to Maclean, whose surname 
is John, and told him the trouble; and John said, "Verily, 
verily, I will arise and gird up my loins, and will go to 
their aid, and will make the evil devices of the snobs come 
to naught; for, formerly, I, too, was a JN^assovian." So the 
jS'assovians went away, and on the morrow^, John coming 
in, effected that the E'assovians should go free. JSTow, the 
snobs were exceeding wroth at this ; nevertheless, because 
it was the law they could do nothing. So the Blackwells 
are humbled, and the wicked devices of the snobs are 
crushed and the power of Lucy is broken; but the Nasso- 
vians are exalted and shall remain so always. Selah ! 

Prayer for colleges was observed on the 28th. Dr. 



20 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



Adams, of Philadelphia, delivered a masterly and appropri- 
ate sermon. Before this prayer meetings were dail}^ held 
in the Sophomore room, and though the college was not 
blessed with a great revival, there were some who found 
that treasure " which rust doth not corrupt, nor thieves 
break through and steal." 

During this session the TUJ (Tooth Pick) Destroyers 
sprang into existence. Peters was head Mogul, and his room 
used as a rendezvous. . If report be true, the greased black- 
boards and the continual uproar in j^orth were mainly due 
to this secret society. March came in wet and stormy ; with 
it our first successful fire. East end of North was the site. 
Boards, leaves, with a few" windows from the barrack-rooms, 
formed the material. The smoke, filling the halls and 
pouring up the stairs, nearly suffocated those in the upper 
entries, and, interrupting Bloomy's pleasant reverie, 
brought forth " Mein Gott !" from his lips. The back- 
campus was alive with students, blowing horns and scream- 
ing. The flames, with inconceivable rapidity darted along 
the corriders, while the oppressive heat prevented approach. 
The seaiTied stairs and cracked pillars to this day bear wit- 
ness of this destructive spree, Gaston and Keasby, we un- 
derstand, were guiltless, but, spied by John, a race ensued. 
Hoover's room was gained, and just as they crawled under 
the bed in the back, John appeared in the front room. 
Hoover said he was alone, but his veracity was doubted. 
John looked everywhere except under the bed, and left, 
saying : " Ugh ! they're around here somewhere !" After 
his departure, out came our friends from under the bed, 
covered with the collected feathers, dust, and dirt of weeks. 
Their appearance is better imagined than described. Den- 
nis was not called on to sweep that place for some time. 

April brought our Base Ball Nine in the field ; it con- 
sisted of J. Patterson, Buck, Davis,[Milligan,Nissley, F. 
Schell, Swenk, Gaston, Ward, (and Imbrie, occasionally 
and periodically.) On entering College a Nine was organ- 



IIISTOKY OF Tin-: CLASS OF 1870. 21 



ized, but not till now did it reach any point of excellence 
and show itself, as future events ]>roved, the pride and joy 
of the class. They opened the season by beating- the Edge- 
hill Nine five runs ; then entered the lists for the champion- 
ship. Many an exciting game followed with varied suc- 
cess. The s|)asmodie eitbrts of Imbrie in right-field elicited 
great applause from spectators — not the admiration of the 
Nine. Consulting the base ball records, the Historian finds 
that, of the 17 balls coming to right-field, he mis-gauged 9 
and muffed 8. His career at the bat was equally successful ; 
his score presenting an uninterrupted row of 37 O's, closing 
with one run, made on three balls. Finding base ball not 
\i\% forte, he tendered his resignation, which was cheerfully 
accepted. The Second Nine also merits a few words. With 
Kit Johnston for captain. Hoover, pitcher, and Gurley to 
do the yelling as well as the crowing for the Nine, they 
were ever victorious. Right after recitation, with book in 
one luuid and bat in the other, away they went across the 
Campus, down Witherspoon St., through the Cemetery, to 
a small back pasture, for practice games. Matches were 
often played; Hoover, on these occasions strengthening his 
inner-man by frequent visits to a small flask under his coat, 
sent in his slow " twisters" with telling effect. Freese, on 
third, Savage, in centre, and T. Patterson, in right, stop- 
ped all the balls — they could. The only time " T. Pat." made 
a run was playing the game with '68. He shut his eyes, 
struck cricket-fashion, and sent a ball over the dummy. 
April 15th, a " cut" was tried in Sheldon, but failed. The 
" Krutstown Band," with Swenk, for a leader, were not to 
be balked. Forming outside the recitation-room, in they 
marched in Indian file, down the room and past the Tutor. 
At the stove they halted a moment, then filed back of the 
Tutor's desk, " swung around the circle," stopping in front 
of the Tutor. " What does this mean, gentlemen ?" said 
Sheldon. Johnston informed him it was training day for 
the Krutstown Band. " Well, you have trained long 



22 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



enough," he replied, " now take seats." They complied. 

April 15th, an event occurred calculated to meet the dis- 
approbation of the students. The Chapel that morning 
was found besmeared with tar and paint. Back of the 
President's chair were names of several Professors coupled 
with strange titles. Dr. Maclean seemed deeply hurt by 
this sacrilegious proceeding. He gave out the following 
hymn, which must have touched the hearts of the perpe- 
trators : 

'' The veil of night is no disgrace, 
No screen from Thy all-seeing eye ; 
Thy hand can seize thy foes as soon 
Through midnight shades as blazing noon. 
0, may these thoughts possess my breast, 
Where'er I roam, where'er I rest ; 
Nor let my weaker passions dare 
Consent to sin — for God is there. 

May 1st, on entering the recitation room, we found the 
Tute's desk and chair among the missing, the seats in a 
deplorable condition, and the walls covered with hiero- 
glyphics worthy of a better cause. A jackass stood out in 
bold relief, bearing on its side the Tutor's name, and many 
symbols, rather synonomous with "boot-licking," decorated 
the walls. The night preceding 67's class day, the class 
unanimously voted that the recitation the following day 
was a humbug, and as such should be observed. Each one 
making his store of beans, torpedoes, and ?nap-crackers, on 
that ever-memorable morning when Tute Sheldon com- 
menced to call the roll, missiles commenced to fly, torpe- 
does cracked in all parts of the room, fire-crackers exploded 
under the seats. Glyn Brown, jumping on a seat, whistled 
a martial tune, and requested the gentlemen to choose part- 
ners for a quadrille. His command fell on ready ears, and 
forthwith all commenced to " trip the light fantastic." The 
occupants of the two front seats, thinking variety the spice 
of life, joined not in the dance, were not thrilled by the in- 
spiring strains issuing from Grlyn's mouth, out squared off 



HISTORY OF- THE CLASS OF 1870. 23 



for a box. Slieldon's command to " sit down !" " will re- 
port 3'ou to the Faculty !" etc., were drowned by the coun- 
ter ejaculations of" Ladies Grand Chain !" " Swing your 
partners !" and Davis's " Look out, or I'll bust you in the 
eye !" When arms had enough of boxing, legs of dancing, 
and body of amusement, a motion to adjourn was heard; 
this was greeted with huzzas. This strange proceeding 
was i-eceived by the Tute with surprise, who, making him- 
self heard, raised his popularity not a little by telling us to 
prepare the same recitation for next time and dismissing 
us. Chiss-Day morning dawned clear and beautiful, much 
to the satisfaction of every one in College. At an early 
hour the members of the Senior Class were stirring, making 
the needful preparation for the exercises of the day. About 
ten o'clock a difficulty occurred between the Juniors and 
the Seniors, in regard to a speech to be delivered in the 
afternoon, which the former party said was a "scurrilous 
rake" on their class. For a time it appeared as though 
there would be a tight, but, by the intervention of some of 
the Seniors, this was avoided. Just as this cloud seemed 
to come over the spirit of the students, then as if in sym- 
pathy the skies became clouded and threatened rain. How- 
ever, in a short time both clouds and angry feelings disap- 
peared. 

At one o'clock the exercises were commenced in the 
chapel ; aisles, seats, windows, and everything else, were 
crowded. The exercises were such as brought credit to the 
class and joy to the many fjiir visitors. Right after Class- 
Day half the class occupied Sophomore seats ; thus pain- 
fully were we reminded that Fresh year was near its end. 
Even now the old Fresh room with its hard, nicked benches, 
its broken windows, and the general air of abandon it pre- 
sented, comes vividly to mind. "We seem to see Tute 
Mudge walking leisurely in, calling the roll, crossing his 
legs, and squirting tobacco-juice on the stove. We seem 
now to hear the music that followed a "rowl" or the 



24 HISTORY OF THE CliASS OF 1870. 



almost inaudible grunts at some fearful mistake. Com- 
mencing with the lower bench, he called us up in regular 
order, and Glynn Brown, continually moving back, until 
finally to the astonishment of Tute and class when a reci- 
tation was unavoidable, made his exit through the window. 
Neither is Bloomy, with his " pig-tail " knot of hair artisti- 
cally plastered down on the top of his head, forgotten. 
With arms behind him he continually paced the floor, 
dwelHng at length on the various changes and expressions 
conveyed by "de subjunctife." He would ask Husted to 
parse a verb ; Husted would commence, "It is made in the 
Future-Perfect," etc., and think he was "tearing his shirt." 
How his hopes were blasted, when Bloomy said : "Yes, 'tis 
made in de Present-Indicative !" Often when kind friends 
were aiding the one "up," Bloomy sarcastically said, 
"Shentlemen, to hear de prompter in de theatre shpoils de 
play!" Welling one day in parsing soror (sister), said it 
was a feminine noun. " But," replied Bloomy, "nouns in 
or and es, increasing in de genitive, are masculine." "Well," 
was the answer, " I reckon this is mascuHne." " Oh, no !" 
said Bloomy, who could not digest the Sixteenth Amend- 
ment " You were right at first ; it is an exception to de 
general rule; your sister, you know, could not well be 
masculine !" 

With reason did we all feel sad that jolly Fresh year was 
nearly past. Pleasant adventures and lasting benefits had 
marked our course. N"o cliques, no ill-feeling, nothing but 
the utmost harmony had prevailed. We feared that future 
years would draw more or less dividing lines; that our 
intercourse would in a degree be interrupted ; and that the 
free, easy spirit that had thus far characterized the class 
would be moulded into a sterner, higher cast. The Histo- 
rian has no hesitation in saying that whatever may be our 
lot, whatever our episodes, whatever our benefits in the 
future, none will possess a dearer charm or bring a more 
radiant smile to the face than those connected with Fresh 
year. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 25 



"Long, long be our hearts with its memories filled ; 
Like the vase in which flowers have once been distilled. 
Yon may break, you may shatter the vase, if you will, 
But the scent of the roses will hang 'round it still." 

The kind heart and wisdom of our esteemed President, 
Dr. Maclean, was shown both by his friendly feeling and 
beneficial advice. The Historian takes the liberty to make 
the following extract from an article written for the N'ew 
York Ledger, entitled "Advice to Young Men about to 
enter College." 

''Endeavor to form a definite idea of the design of a college course, and 
also of the benefits you hope to derive from becoming a member of such an 
institution. Make it your particular care to be fully prepared for the class 
into which you seek admission. Be on your guard as to the acquaintances 
you may form, upon your arrival at college. Regard yourself as bound in 
honor to obey all the laws of the college, whether you are required, or not 
required, to give a promise to this effect. Enter upon the course of study 
with the fixed purpose to master to the best of your ability every part of it. 
Study with all diligence, and form a desire to make the most of your oppor- 
tunities for improvement. Above all things else, recollect that for your 
whole success in college, you will be dependent on the blessing of God.'" 

The truth and force of these suggestions can but com- 
mend themselves, as well as the author, to the approbation 
and praise of every lover of science and truth. 

During this term we were entrusted to the tender care of 
Prof. Peabody, in elocution. On chapel stage we spouted 
and made the time-honored walls re-echo with our Ciceron- 
ian eloquence. Peabody was far from an universal favor- 
ite, consequently the treatment he received did not bor- 
der on what his position deserved. His remarks on 
articulation and gesticulation were alike disregarded; often 
his criticisms were marred by a motion to adjourn. On 
some rising as if to leave, he would favor us with a lecture 
on gentlemanly conduct, the force of which would be beau- 
tifully drowned by some musical genius starting — 
'' 'Tis a way we have at Old Nassau." 

Learning from Juniors that to sustain our reputation as 



26 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 

smart Freshmen, and to keep up an old custom, a Whang 
Doodle would be necessary ere we laid aside our Freshman 
robes. Schell, Thomas, Parry & Co. established them- 
selves as editors, and forthwith commenced collecting ma- 
terial for the same. The work progressed rapidly, and 
when printed they were stowed away in a ITorth College 
room. '69's men, thinking they were in Swenk's room, 
made a raid when Tom was in chapel stage speaking. The 
door was forced, his trunk broken open, but nary a " Doo- 
dle" repaid this valorous attempt of '69. 

As the students came out of chapel on June 24th, the 
cry of "Whang Doodle" fell upon their ears. Sure enough, 
down by South Campus stood a burly negro with his arms 
filled with papers. All took up the cry, "there's the Fresh 
Whang Doodle," and rnshed pell mell for the nig. They 
gathered around him like eagles around their prey. Mg 
tossed the precious documents right and left, greedily they 
were caught and their contents scanned to find honorable 
mention of themselves. The dejected countenances and 
clenched hands plainly showed that the paper " which 
mourneth for ye Sophomores" contained a few facts. 

The Washington crowd, composed of Gurley, Johnston, 
Hoover, G. and T. Brown, envious of T. IJ. A, notoriety, 
formed I. K. X. The members met once a week in 
" Kit's" room, feasted on peanuts and coffee — bored Rigg 
by their infernal music, and closed the evening's exercises 
by serenading Josh with their favorite song — 

"The pipe, the bowl, and the jolly good fry, 
For I am bound to be a bummer in Sigma Kappa Chi." 

A peculiar adventure that befel one of its members must 
not be overlooked. Fox and Swenk gave a " spread " at 
their room on Witherspoon Street ; to it invited Tom Brown, 
who came late. As luck would have it, that afternoon a 
nail had torn Tom's pants in that part familiarly known as 
the seat. JSTissley late in the night lunged at it with a 
cane. A wide gap was the result. The party did not 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 27 

break up until early in the morning and Tom going to his 
room had barely time to brush his hair when chapel bell 
commenced ringing. Buttoning his short coat closely 
around him, he put his Euclid under his arm, and started 
up Nassau Street with the intention of making a " tear " 
under Ledyard, entirely oblivious of the fact that he had a 
tear behind, and that — 

"His streamers were waving in the wind." 

A seasonable admonition prevented a linen display in 
chapel. 

On the 14th of June, Freese came to town with that 
"nobby" leopard coat to bid adieu to friends and class- 
mates before leaving for Paris. He handed a note to the 
Faculty commencing, "With this I bid you farewell," and 
closing with "the hope that the College might continue to 
prosper during his absence." It did. 

The customary three times three with the roeket "st — 
boom — ah !" closed our last recitation under each Tutor. 
In mathematics, when the last to recite took his seat, down 
down with a vim came forty-eight Euclids on the floor, not 
however from any ill-feeling towards Ledyard, for he by his 
uniform courtesy and kindness had long before won the 
respect and hearty good will of the class. 

Fresh Final, commencing Monday, June 17, kept us busy 
for a week. Gurley made Sheldon's written examination 
remarkably easy by drawing from the Tutor correct answers 
for all the questions. The papers handed in bore a won- 
derful similarity, and all came near taking "first." 

On Tuesday, Edward D. Mansfield, LL.D. delivered the 
Annual Oration on the " State and Tendency of Society," 
before the Halls. Junior Orator speaking brought out the 
"Nassau Exposition," with pages abounding in wholesome 
advice to '68 and '70. Commencement followed, and on 
Wednesday afternoon, with light hearts and joyful remem- 
brances, we bade adieu to Princeton for a time, to Freshman 
Year — forever. 



SOPHOMORE YEAR. 



CLASS OFFICERS. 



President. 
WILLIAM B. GLEN. 

Secretary. 
FRANK A. WARD. 

Treasurer, 

JOHN F. JOLINE. 

Historian, 

FRANK H. PIERCE. 

FIRST SESSION. 
ENTERED. 

GEORGE ARCHER Harford Co., Md. 

JOHN L. CALDWELL Statesville, N. C. 

JOHN L. COOPER Nashville, Tenn. 

ISAAC H. CONDIT Stillwater. 

SAMUEL D. CULBERTSON Chambersburg, Pa. 

DAVID M. DAVENPORT Mendham. 

MOSES J. DeWITT Deckertown. 

DAVID ELMER Brighton. 

ELMER E. GREEN Trenton. 

JOSEPH C. GUERNSEY Philadelphia, Pa. 

WILLIA.M S. GUMMERE Trenton. 

SAMUEL R. GUMMERE, Trenton. 

LEVI T. HANNUM • Trenton. 

HENRY S. HARRIS Belvidere. 

ALEXANDER HENRY, Jr Germantown, Pa. 

SAMUEL IRVIN -New York City. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 29 



ADRIAN H. JOLINE Sing Sing, N. Y. 

JOHN F. JOLINE .' Trenton. 

A. BAILEY KELLY Washington, D. C. 

JOSEPH F. KELLY Washington, D. C 

JOHN J. KLINE, Jr Belvidere. 

NATHANIEL MARSH Stapleton, N. Y. 

JOHN T. MASON Annapolis, Md. 

HENRY W. McCALL Trenton. 

THOMAS B. McLEOD. Ireland- 

WILLIAM H. MILLER Philadelphia, Pa. 

CHARLES H. MOORE Stillwater. 

HUGHES OLIPHANT Princeton. 

CHARLES J. PARKER Freehold. 

ELIAS M. PENNINGTON Baskingridge. 

JOHN B. RENDALL Oxford, Pa. 

CHARLES J. ROE Newton. 

EDWARD D. SCUDDER Trenton. 

JEROME E. SHARP Philadelphia, Pa. 

GEORGE M. SHIPMAN Belvidere. 

EMELIUS W. SMITH Clearfield, Pa. 

MARK R. SOOY Mount Holly 

STEVENSON A. WILLIAMS Harford Co., Md. 

GEORGE C. YEISLEY Baltimore. 

LEFT. 

ISAAC H. CONDIT Stillwater. 

FRANK R. SCHELL Bedford, Pa. 



SECOND SESSION. 

Class Officers. 

President, 

JOHN E. PATTERSON. 

Secretary, 

THOMAS B. McLEOD. 

Treasurer," 

CHARLES B. ALEXANDER. 

Historian, 

PRANK H. PIERCE. 

ENTERED. 

ROBERT M. AGNEW Beaver, Pa. 

WILLIAM J. HENDERSON Schelocta, P. 

DAVID R. SESSIONS Georgetown, S. C. 

HENRY R. WHITEHILL Austin, Nevada. 

LEFT. 

FRANKLIN S. DODD, Bloomfield. 

GEORGE M. KEASBEY Newark. 

NATHANIEL MARSH Stapleton, N. Y. 

THEODORE C. PATTERSON Philadelphia, Pa. 

FREDERICK S. RAWLINS Princeton. 



FIRST SESSION. 



Sophomore year opened propitiously. Our expectations 
were more than realized in finding thirty-nine members 
enrolled in the ranks of '70, increasing our number to eighty- 
one. The familiar faces of our old Tutes were wanting. 
Mudge was preaching at Yonkers, N. Y. ; Bloombergh had 
accepted a professorship in Lafayette College ; Ledyard was 
preaching at Kingston, ^N". Y., while Sheldon was drilling 
Hebrew and Sanscrit roots into theological heads in I^ew 
York city. A few of our old companions were not here 
to gladden us with their presence ; and Glyn Brown no 
longer edified his former classmates with that song so well 
sung and peculiarly adapted to himself, of 
' ' Let that stand there , my boys ! ' ' 
The quantities of Greek and Latin texts to be swallowed, 
the hundreds of pages of history, relating to Agrarian Laws 
and Grecian valor, to be committed, and the mazy laby- 
rinths of "Duff's Mathematics" to be explored, brought 
vividly to mind the fact the leniency of Tutes and the 
" skinning" of Fresh year were things of the past, and that 
the time for using the midnight oil had come. 

With the experience of Fresh year for a foundation and 
the bright vision of Junior ease to encourage, the class 
entered upon the duties of this memorable and jolly year. 
One of the first duties incumbent upon us was to act in a 



32 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



fatherly manner towards the Freshmen. Tender recollec- 
tions of our treatment brought forcibly to mind the old 
adages of " treat thy neighbor as thyself," and " Charity 
begins at home." "With these laudable precepts in mind, 
one night a large party started from the east end of North 
College to visit " Rocky" Holbrook, whose room presented 
an unexpected though not unpleasant appearance. Several 
dark-colored bottles, labelled " Old Rye " and " Ginger 
Schnapps," covered one side of his table, a few bunches of 
"Figaros" the other; between which and his cJioice library 
an hour passed agreeably. We have been told that his 
pitcher served a double purpose, while one avaricious indi- 
vidual, not content with drinking all he could conveniently 
carry, left the room with a number of bottles under his 
arm. Another gentleman in North College also received 
a call; he, unlike "Rocky," did not appreciate the mission- 
ary visit. He did not enjoy the fumes of Lone Jack; 
couldn't see the point in having the windows shut, and did 
not relish the idea of having so much leather on his white 
counterpane. He even refused to enliven the company 
with a song or greet them with a word of welcome. This 
dampening reception caused the missionaries to leave in a 
hurry their uncongenial friend. In the confusion of leav- 
ing, by accident the lamp went out, and the room was 
plunged in total darkness. " What am I tumbling over?" 
said one of the party, roUing over a chair and coming in 
contact with the washstand. " Whither am I going ?" said 
another, trying to open the doors of the wardrobe, and 
bringing that piece of furniture down with no gentle bang. 
" Am I kissing chummie ?" breathed another, as he affec- 
tionately folded his arms around " uncongenial's" neck. 
" Why the deuce don't you strike a light !" shouted No. 6, 
as a peculiar sound showed that another accident had 
happened. In a word, the leaving was effected in a truly 
wonderful and skillful manner. Nearly every one was 
tumbling over everybody else, yet strange to relate, nobody 



niSTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 33 

was hurt and nothing was injured. A few quiet ones made 
the scene more lively by singing : 

" In Sophomore year we have our task I" 

At last the party having found the door made their way 
down stairs, upsetting a few coal-boxes in their descent and 
giving Tute Pennington three characteristic cheers. ITone, 
however, were treated in a barbarous manner; and if one 
or two did send their excuses by mail to the Faculty, poll 
verbatim the College laws, and retire at nine o'clock, recol- 
lections of the same will undoubtedly prove as pleasant to 
them as to those who inveigled them into the idea that 
such was the irrevocable law. 

On the 22d of August we met "Joshua," who had that 
proverbial sweetness in his look. His gruff manner, coupled 
with long lessons, plainly told us that he meant business. 
With forty lines of the "Ars Poetica" well polled up, on 
the 24th we made the acquaintance of Professor Aiken. 
We found him pleasant and dignified; also learned that a 
dictionar}^, as well as a " trans," was necessary to answer 
his searching and comprehensive questions. Dr. Alexander 
expounded to us the fourth chapter of Matthew the following 
Sunday; he remarked during the recitation that it sounded 
better to hear one recite at a time, and hoped we would not 
be like those who, continually praying for a " Sabbath day's 
journey nearer heaven, were a long time in reaching that 
haven of rest." The same evening we met in President 
Maclean's house for a class prayer-meeting; forty-four were 
present. Seated in his spacious parlor, all listened with 
attention and respect to the holy words which flowed from 
the good Doctor's heart. The man whom most of all we 
feared — Professor Cameron — met us the following Monday. 
Throughout the year Greek roots and synonyms, seasoned 
with copious doses of history, added to those verbs in fju — 
(speaking of which one day, Willis said, " I never can 
make those verbs in /ui my verbs !") — were served up the 



34 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



first two days of every week until Junior year. This week 
a little unpleasantness arose with the Fresh on the matter 
of carrying canes. Several were forcibly removed and 
class feeling ran high. When we met John the following 
Thursday in Way of Life, he, referring to the late disturb- 
ance with '71, and wishing to inspire a little fear in our 
over-heated brains, narrated a thrilling episode of a certain 
Freshman, who once upon a time, years before, had knocked 
down a Sophomore attacking him, and Leonidas-like, had 
repulsed his would-be hazers. When the matter came to 
the ears of the Faculty, he (John) capped the climax by 
sending Mr. Sophomore home. The class was visibly 
affected by this anecdote. Yet far more so when he said : 
" I hope the Fresh will break their canes over your heads 
if you again molest them." The change from Fresh to 
Soph recitation rooms was the adage, " out of the frying- 
pan into the fire " over again. On the evening of Septem- 
ber 8th, a four-footed beast was driven into the Soph room ; 
the windows and doors were then firmly fastened and 
morning anxiously awaited when we were to have our 
twenty pages in Greek history. Coming from chapel that 
morning "Dennis " was seen by the bulletin tree. He in- 
formed the class that Prof. Cameron would meet us in the 
Junior room. We could not forbear one look however at 
our usual quarters ; that one look was sufiicient. Seniors 
called this a coz^ardly joke ; the perpetrators, whose veracity 
cannot be doubted, beg leave to differ, saying it was a bully 
one. On handing our first essays to Josh, a disturbance 
arose ; our Argus-eyed Professor, thinking he saw the ring- 
leader, jumped from his seat, caught Oliphant by the 
shoulder, and with a shake grunted, " What's your name ? 
Come to my study after recitation !" Oliphant obeyed, 
and there conclusively proved by the 47th of the 1st that 
he was guiltless. It is rather a remarkable fact that Joshua 
never hit on the right individual. He would give Kelly, 
or some other one who had the peace of the recitation at 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 35 



heart, five marks for disorder, when it was evident to all 
that demure-faced Kline was the originator. Once he 
seated the First Division, with two exceptions, on the front 
seats, saying, " ISTow stamp if you dare !" Elmer and 
Glen remained on the back bench. " Give the old rooster 
a chicken-whistle!" said Elmer, Glen yielded to the willing 
tones of his tempter. Josh, bringing his book down with 
vehemence on the desk, shouted, " Mr. Elmer, did not 
expect such conduct from you, sir! Come forward!" 
Elmer reluctantly took an anxious seat, much to the merri- 
ment of the division. 

Our Base Ball Nine, strengthened by Sharp and Oli- 
PHANT, commenced their work this season by beating '71 
on the 25th, by a score of 32 to 13, and nearly doubled 
them the succeeding games. '69 proved too strong for 
them on the Princeton grounds, with a score of 57 to 19. 
Though " triumphantly " defeated, '70 for once magnani- 
mously cheered the victors. Our nine had several striking 
peculiarities, viz : changing its members and ever quarreling. 
To " muff" a ball or fail in making " home runs," were 
sufficient causes for promotion to the second nine, while 
their pugnacious spirit was daily shown. For instance, 
all would shake hands before a game not to say a word about 
misplays. Buck took pitcher's position, Gaston would 
be short-stop, and Glen would square himself on first base. 
In a minute you could hear Buck sing out, " Where do 
you want your balls?" Striker answers, "Knee high, over 
the base." Next ball delivered was sure to hit the man at 
the bat near the shoulder. Buck at this grins, and wants a 
"strike" called. Umpire usually tells him to "dry up." 
Buck then subsides after growling about the poor umpire 
and partiality. If Gaston threw a ball over a baseman's 
head a volley of invectives were hurled at both, the one for 
careless throwing, the other for not catching it. Gassy's 
hot blood ill-brooking such treatment, returns tit-for-tat. 
Buck then would want to fight. Jack Patterson shouts. 



36 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 

"That's my stronghold, count me in." Ere the inning 
was finished fielders, basemen, and catchers were huddling 
around second base. The terms, " mufFer," " idiot," once 
we heard "jackass," were indiscriminately used, and such 
a pow-wow! F. Ward often acted the part of peace- 
maker, and order would be restored until the next 
game. An outsider once aptly remarked that a grand base 
ball match insured a grand row if any of '70's men pla3'ed. 
Often games were played after 2 o'clock. Johnny, ever on 
the alert, would hear the cheering; gliding from his back 
door, he summons and stations the Tutes, and appears 
himself back of the ball-alley. Some on spying him would 
give the alarm. The players seizing a bat and coat, followed 
by the spectators, would come tearing and shouting around 
Clio Hall, to East and West, and crowding into the barrack 
rooms with shouts of " catch them, Johnny," disappear like 
so many prairie dogs in their quarters. 

This session was rendered remarkable by the famous 
" Snob Fight." A fight, such as tradition has handed down 
— such as we read of in Oxford annals — was again enacted in 
the usually quiet borough of Princeton. The Home Guards 
of Princeton, as is well known, entertained a like company 
from ISTewark on the 26th of October. When marching 
to the depot many students fell in line and kept step to the 
music of their own voices. Some ill-feeling was thus 
created. Later in the evening the report ran around with 
lightning-like rapidity that the Snobs had attacked several 
students. E"orth, East, and West instantly poured out a 
living stream to the scene of conflict. The air resounded 
with shouts of " l^assau !" The fight waxed warm. From 
fists it degenerated to clubs, bricks, and paving-stones. 
The tumult brought Dr. Maclean and professors en jnasse to 
the ground. Old Johnny seemed like Washington, in 
Braddock's disastrous defeat, to bear a charmed life, '^ot 
once was he hit, though always in the thickest of the fray. 
Glen " extinguished " himself in defending the brave old 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 37 



man from the tlireateniiig lists of uncouth snobs. John 
ungratefully repaid the favor by ordering that distinguished 
North Collegian to his room. Peters, in crossing the 
street, was attacked by an ugly snob. " Stand or I tire !" 
shouted Peters. On Paddy came, and crack went a pistol; 
all looked expecting to see a defunct Fenian, but no ! 
Peters, as usual, had aimed too high, and whiz went the 
deadly missile through a window in Baker's drug store, 
narrowly missing a woman and burying itself in the ceil- 
ing. Rocks and bricks filled the air. A paving stone hit 
Dennis Sullivan, a college sweep, on the head, knocking 
him senseless. He died two weeks after. W. Gummere, 
"Big Mike," Stewart, and other students were wounded 
and carried to the rear. The Faculty finally prevailed 
and the melee ended for a time. Next night both Halls 
adjourned early, and in a compact body marched over to 
the Post Ofiice. Every man was armed and ready for the 
|fray. Scott, of '68, we particularly remember carrying a 
^base ball bat thickly studded with spikes, bearing the sug- 
gestive name of "head-breaker." No disturbance ensued 
as no snobs were to be seen. Saturday night the " townies," 
reinforced by two hundred Irishmen from the canal, were 
in battle array. A bloody fight would have followed had 
the factions m.et but the Faculty, aided by numerous 
policemen from Trenton, prevented a collision. Policemen 
formed a double line leading from the college gate to the 
office. Through this each student went to the office. 
The college gates were guarded and ingress was impossible. 
Three groans for the snobs, with three times three rousing 
cheers, closing with the rocket, st-boom-ah-h, for Nassau, 
was all that could be done. Thus ended the celebrated 
" Snob Fight," and with it the jolly good times we used to 
have waiting for the 9 P. M. mail. No longer do students 
gather around the office — have their songs and rushes, and 
tell Van Duyn to " lively up with the mail." All these 
have given place to Dutch Steve, with his characteristic, 
"heigh, ho — heigh, ho — heigh, ho heigh!" 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



The elections in Pennsylvania gave rise to a huge bonfire 
around the cannon. An old three-legged wheel-barrow 
served for a platform on which many an aspirant for future 
political honors delivered his maiden speech before an 
enthusiastic audience. 

Tute Sloss was our instructor in Greek Testament. 
Coming in one morning, no sooner had he taken his seat, 
than the chair with its half sawed legs commenced to totter. 
With remarkable agility he struck a standing posture, and 
informed "them chaps that had sawed his chair that, to use 
a college expression, ' they had slipped up.' " This an- 
nouncement was far from pleasant. One week from that 
date however the fumes of assafoetida were too strong for 
our corpulent Tute, so he, as well as the class, had an 
opportunity of enjoying an early breakfast. One week 
later Tute Pennington met us in the same interesting 
branch. The room unfortunately was wretchedly cold. 
Action was absolutely necessary for comfort. The pat 
of eighty-seven pairs of feet produced a noise not unlike 
the " Anvil Chorus." Endeavoring to call the roll the 
music completely drowned his voice, consequently he like 
a sensible man said, "I guess you are all here," and 
dismissed us; hence, &c., another early breakfast, the 
mere thought of which caused one of our number to 
gambol like a kitten. 

About this time Keasbey, Willis, Provost and A. Joline 
met in Provost's room to arrange a direful deed, viz: To 
resurrect the little cannon in the back Campus, and having 
crammed a charge of powder in it, set it ofi^" with a slow 
match in the upper entry of I^orth College. At the hour 
of two they dug a deep pit around the cannon, but though 
they had stolen ropes and levers from the Observatory, and 
though they called out a ^^ posse comitatus" consisting of 
Davvey, Mose DeWitt, and Price, to aid them, the ord- 
nance proved too heavy to lift. While toiling and strug- 
gling thus a mysterious figure was literally gliding along 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 39 



the path across the Campus. The toilers concealed them- 
selves. The figure cireumuavigated West College, came 
around the rear of Clio Hall, and approached them from 
behind. By this time they were pretty well satisfied that 
the midnight ghost was no less than John on one of his 
periodical prowls. He prowled to some purpose that 
night, having caught George Keasbey out of his room, 
scaring poor Gaston by threats of punishment for the only 
thing he (Gaston) hadn't done, and arousing Gig Howell's 
indignation by interrupting his "polling." Keasbey was 
suspended for one week and afterward the cannon was 
left to requiescat in imce. N'ot so with the powder, that was 
buried in a coal-box in I^Torth College and discharged by a 
fuse. The concussion demolished ventilators, brought a 
frightened shirt-tail brigade to an upright position and 
startled the people far and near. 

In the class elections Glen was elected President, F. 
W ARD, Secretary, A. Joline, Treasurer. Hooper in vacating 
the chair he had filled with such credit, entertained the 
class a few minutes with a pithy speech and received we 
believe a vote of thanks. 

Chiss caps and canes were now the exciting topics, the 
latter finding a warm supporter in Tom Swenk, Several 
meetings were convened and committees appointed. The 
size, shape, and color of the adopted cap defies description. 
The cane was an elaborate aflair, consisting of an ebony stick 
surmounted with an ivory handle, gracefully adorned with a 
grape vine as a sign of conviviality. Around the handle 
was a silver clasp, bearing name of the owner and the 
words " '70 class cane." We made a grand debut on the 
Saturday of the 1st. Chapel stage speaking created a 
sensation, especially among the ladies, who gazed with 
beaming features upon jaunty caps, the "blooded" cane, and 
ye gallant Sophs. 

ISTear the end of October our nine came to grief at the 
hands of the Faculty. The temptation to play '69 after 2 



40 HISTOEY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



o'clock was too strong to be resisted by either nine. As a 
natural consequence both were summoned before John, 
who after lecturing them for over an hour closed by saying 
that base ball was base in more than one respect, and sus- 
pended all for one week. They recited privately to the 
Professors during their probation, at the expiration of which 
on promise of never again infringing on the College laws, 
they were reinstated in all the rights and privileges of stu- 
dents. 

To blind Faculty and students, also to better pave the 
way for the grand Rake at close of the year, Thomas, Parry, 
ScHBLL, Glenn and others met in 41 North College, to con- 
sider the expediency of issuing a small sheet or pamphlet. 
This plan met with general favor and almost immediately 
their literar}^ labors commenced. The Fresh in some way 
got an inkling of the project and the following poster star- 
ed us in the face as we attended prayers on the morning of 
November 10th : 

PRO S PECTUS 

OF THE 

SOI^H. '^ MIRROR!" 

ORIGINALITY IS OUR BOAST ! 



We are bored at not receiving the expected applause when 

we made our debut in Class Caps ! ! ! 
WE MAKE ANOTHER DESPERATE ATTEMPT IN PUBLISHING 

THE MIRROR 

The undersigned beg the patronage of the whole College 
for their first efibrts in originality. We propose soon to 
publish a paper entitled The, Mirror of '70, so called by us, 
that in it will be reflected our own natural vileness and 
baseness, which may served to point out a course of life 
ever to be shunned by all succeeding Classes. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 41 



It has been heretofore the custom of the Sophomore 
Chiss to publish a sheet of a similar nature, under the name 
of Paul Pry, but thinking such a brilliant class ought to 
give it a more brilliant name, we have called it The Mirror. 



LOOK AT OUR LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS : 

Imbrie, Buck, (King of the Sophs,) 

Pierce, Swenk, ^N'agle, Davis, N'issley, Baby 

Rawlins, Culbertson and Gummere. 

FROM THE SENIOR CLASS : 

WiTHiNGTOx, Converse, Davey, Howell and Turner. 

Freshmen are withering under the expected stroke. 

PERSEVERANTIA OMNIA VINCIT. 

Bi@* Copies can be subscribed for at Dr. Baker's Drug Store, whom 
you all kuow is the Student's great friend. 

PATRICK HENRY, \ ^ 

A. SCHELL, 'I Editors. 

This exceedingly clever trick did not frustrate the orig- 
inal plan. On the night of the 16th of November, Glen, 
Thomas and Schell distributed the "Mirrors" in the differ- 
ent college buildings. They were neatly bound pamphlets 
dedicated to '69 and '71, with the motto — 

"Oh would some power the giftie gie us, 
To see ourselves as others see us." 

Though small in size the quality made ample amends for 
the quantity. 

The Fall elections in New York and New Jersey were 
duly celebrated by a big bonfire around the cannon, by 
appropriate speeches, and by enthusiastic cheers. Some 
would-be politicians kept their spirits up by pouring spirits 
down, and when called on were too full of "Oh, be joyful," 
for very spirited effusions. 

The following three weeks teemed with stirring events. 
To faithfully record all the disturbances in the class-room. 



42 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



the individual "sprees" and adventures, and the man}^ rides 
on that straight and broad road 'that leads |to expulsion, 
would be an endless task. A few of the most worthy will 
be briefly mentioned. 

One evening the " Son of a Gambolier" appeared. We 
believe it emanated from the Sepoy Club. At any rate, a 
crowd having done justice to Mrs. Davis' oysters, assisted 
by '^Parepa Rosa," came up jSTassau Street singing that song 
now so familiar to all. Smith was first serenaded — then a 
small "stash" was given Johnny. Dr. Atwater next receiv- 
ed a visit. Mose with his colored band " jined in the cho- 
rus," and merrily did the welkin ring with the inspiring 
strains of this melodious song. The renowned metaphysi- 
cian did not appreciate it. 'Next day Eby was summoned 
before his royal highness and accused of singing a "baccha- 
nalian ditty." Eby told him that a rich vein of morality 
characterized the new production. "How can that be," 
replied the Professor, "when such expressions as 'drinking 
your lager beer' and 'taking your whiskey clear' close each 
stanza?" 

Peters a day or two after invested to the extent of |1.75 
in a pack of cards. A. Henry, Swenk and ISTissley were 
invited in to initiate them Just as Peters was handling 
the pasteboards with the ease and dexterity of an old faro 
dealer, the door was unceremoniously opened and mean- 
dering Johnny turned up trump. "Ugh, ugh, gambling, 
Mr. Peters ! Did not expect this of 3'ou. Give me the 
cards or I will send you home!" Peters was loth to obey. 
A certain sadness always hovers around the parting of old 
friends. There was no alternative, however, so Peters 
"dealt" Johnny a "full hand," who immediately "shuflied" 
them and himself out of the room, and both 

"Were lost to sight, to memory dear.'' 

Closely following this seizure came the troubles with the 
bell. This for a long time had been considered a nuisance. 
At seven o'clock every morning refreshing slumbers and 



HISTORY OP THE CL\3 5 OF 1870. 43 



pleasant dreams were rudely disturbed by its infernal cling- 
clang. One would scarcely have time to incase his feet in 
cavalry boots, don a long overcoat, and reach prayers in 
season for roll-call. Gaston, Keasbey, Schell, Thomas, 
Provost, and several other devotees of pleasure concocted 
the plan of giving it, as well as themselves, a rest. Pro- 
vost's eloquence bordered on the sublime when he said to 
his companions : 

"Good friends, sweet friends, let me not stir you up to any sudden act of 
mutiny ; mutiny it is not, it is justice to yourselves as Sophs, justice to the 
whole college, justice to a hard-working community, that there should be 
one morning on which that long-tongued, hollow-headed, noisy devil of a 
bell should hold its peace. So now let us be up and doing." 

That night with powder they tried to break the door 
leading to the roof. This failed. N'ext night, stuffing the 
locks with Plaster of Paris, they started for the rope in the 
cellar. A. Joline and Schell performed sentinel's duty 
outside ; Savage with a pick-axe demolished the door ; 
Thomas held a candle ; while Keasbey^ mounted on Glen's 
shoulders, sawed away at the rope. Their duty accom- 
plished, they adjourned to 41 i^orth, when, thinking the 
rope was not cut sufficiently short, they again visited the 
cellar. The strain on the rope this time caused the bell to 
ring. Provost gave the alarm; Glen rushed for the main 
door, reached it just as Tute Pennington dropped from the 
library window, and with a yell " Look out for the Tute !" 
like an antelope he started for Whig Hall. Tute Sloss, 
rising from the ground, tried to check his onward course. 
"In for a penny, in for a pound," thought Glen, as, using 
his head for a battering ram, he struck Sloss full in the 
stomach, sending him to mother earth. Keasbey and 
Thomas cut in another direction ; ere they could gain the 
campus recruited Sloss and Johnnie met them. Back they 
dove into the cellar where, after floundering over the coal 
beds and tumbling over woodpiles, they reached an open 
window and crawled forth, as events proved not a moment 



44 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



too soon. Puffing around the library came Tute and Jolm- 
nie. Keasbey, followed by Pennington, made for East 
College, leaped the hedge by Aiken's, vaulted Mrs. Potter's, 
gate and saved himself. Thomas was equally fortunate'; 
his long legs came admirably into play, and poor John for 
once was distanced. Througho.ut the year attempts were 
repeatedly made to destroy the bell-rope, but none succeed- 
ed until Junior year. 

General Hooper's c]ub„ started in Fresh year, composed 
of the German Orphans, was probably the j oiliest, happiest 
club that ever existed in ISTassau Hall. In gastronomic 
feats, in wit and in sociality, it could not be surpassed. 
Time and space will prevent the Historian from mentioning 
but few of the many scenes there daily enacted. To be 
eligible for membership one must be able to give and take 
a joke, stand high in class, and pay proper observance to all 
college rules and regulations. Hooper represented the wit : 
his numerous sallies were received amid prolonged and 
vociferous applause ; right after which Guernsey "strikes a 
mine" and goes twenty -five cents for ale — e. g., that famous 
Thanksgiving dinner when all were exhilarant. A noted 
"brave" and General were especially so. After sundry 
courses of chickens, turkeys, etc., rendered palatable by 
Fenning's ale, they called on the Episcopalian minister. 
General as usual has an eye for "the True, the Beautiful, 
and the Good," particularly the Beautiful ; for calling the 
attention of one of the ladies to the leafless trees, he remarks : 
"Madam, what a graphic appearance those trees present!" 
The "brave" retires at 2 p. m., sleeps until 11 o'clock next 
day, then wants to know if chapel-bell is ringing ; if not, 
he sleepeth. Bulliphant plays "nigger-euchre" with Bill 
Simpson's boy, thirty games for a cent ; licks the boy for 
winning. Davis, I^issley, and Schell go to Philadelphia: 
are "blooded," so stop at the Girard House. Amusing 
scene at the breakfast table next morning. ISTissley can't 
make out the names of "them French things." Schell 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 45 



orders brcad-and-milk, he is troubled with dyspepsia. Da- 
vis says "he '11 take ice cream and oysters :" waiter replies, 
" Don't have that for breaJ:fast." "AVhat did Schell order," 
says Ned ; waiter informs him "he ordered what was on the 
bill of ftire." "Well," mutters Ned, "give me the bill of 
fare for ?m/ breakfast." Nagle one day says " More meat 
for Davis." Davis, "mad," proposes to meet Ben back of 
North College at 9 a. m. ; accepted ; bets about even on the 
Dutchman; slight decline in favor of J. 0. Ben. 9 a. m., 
immense concourse of German Orphans to witness the 
festivities; both champions 7io7i est. Standing "goak" for 
two months. Sharp and Guernsey indulge in a small 
skirmish. Sharp : " Hello, Gi-Gi-Gig, wherc's my Ta-Ta- 
Tacitus?" Gig (bored) "D-d— n your Ta-Tacitus." Niss- 
LEY gets a plug; buys old style; saves |2.50; much elated 
thereat ; employs Jim Johnson to curtail his " Methodist 
garment" and appeareth '' resplendently magnolious" in a 
Chesterfield ; lays siege to Miss Stryker. He "goaketh ;" 
yea verily, as follows : "I'm a high-striker now!" Nagle 
demands an explanation ; Guernsey strikes "another mine" 
and peace is restored to the agitated assembl3\ For food, 
potatoes and tomatoes were served up one day, tomatoes 
and potatoes the next, for a change. Dessert remained firm 
throughout, the market being mainly supplied with rice- 
pudding. 

A chess-club was formed this term. Match games were 
played with the "Semmies," who won the first by cheating; 
the second was a draw, after playing eighteen hours ; the 
third was indefinitely postponed. A. Henry is at present 
the champion "playist" of '70. 

Professor Duifield's severe illness prevented an examina- 
tion in his branch at the close of this session ; with this 
exception the usual "sessionals" were passed; the hearty 
"good bye !" and "pleasant vacation to you !" followed, and 
we parted to meet again on the 2d of January in the college 
chapel, under the consecrated walls of our beloved college. 



SECOND SESSION. 



The commencement of this session was attended with a 
remarkable incident ; Kbasbey for once was joresent at the 
first roll-call. This event ever remained unexplained. 
This gentleman's lateness was proverbial; he was late at 
prayers, late at breakfast, late in handing in essaj-s. late 
for recitation, in short, late everywhere. Aiken always 
waited two minutes atter the bell stop];>ed ringing for 
"Signor" to take his seat. Finally he became so notorious 
in this particular that John summoning him before the 
Faculty, informed him if he did not correct this idiosyncrasy 
he would soon be the late Mr. Kbasbey. The faces of the 
new members soon became familiar, and immediately we 
commenced the usual studies and duties attending the 
latter half of Sophomore year; marked not so much bj" 
the ordinary run of events as by the rumors and fact that 
Dr. Maclean had resigned the presidency of Nassau Hall, 
Professor Cameron at our first meeting complimented us 
on the interest shown and proficiency acquired in his 
branch. He cancelled all previous disorder marks and 
assigned fifteen lines for our first lesson in Homer. Soon 
we saw TcoXXaxci; a-KOuaac. and came to ^oojtiiz itocvca "Hpr^. 
"When we reached d.T^pi.axYjV xoupYjV, Pkice by chance was 
called upon. Cam succeeded in exciting the risibilities of 
the class by cracking a joke on that individual. " Jy^Aa-But" 
provoked no little merriment by his original scanning. The 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 47 

applause that greeted his efforts elicited from Cam that 
proverbial joke, " Gentlemen, let us have none but metrical 
/W'/." He startled the class one morning by slioutiug in 
his deep, sonorous voice, " Where is <ro; and why?" SooY 
immediately became the object of attention and was for 
the moment embarrassed. Spencer declares that Sooy then 
had the " mean grin." The frequent meeting with the 
aoc\ xalz and akXac. rendered the joke stale. In Latin, 
Shipman's "Davasne loquatur speaks" not a little puzzled 
the class. Tom Provost was called up on a line ol the 
" Ars Poetica." Tommy's " trans" that morning had been 
unintentionally left behind ; so he, putting on a wise look, 
stared at the text but uttered not a word. "Proceed," says 
Aiken; this Tom couldn't do. "When Aiken translated 
the passage for him, which happened to run thus : " Have 
you not a tongue ?" Tom, thinking it was a personal 
reflection on his reticence, at once sat down with a look of 
unutterable disgust on his usually good-natured phiz. 
Sharp's classical knowledge was well illustrated in our 
second recitation. Aiken requested him to parse "egregie ;" 
Sharp told him that it was an "adjective governing the 
nominative case." Whereupon the Professor with a smile 
remarked that "while it was not exactly that, it was never- 
theless an egregious fizzle !" 

The Rector's Aid Society was organized this term by the 
college Episcopalians. Hooper, Savage, Vanderpool, Van 
VoRST, S. Williams, and A. Joline represented '70. It is 
gratifying to learn that from this period it steadily increased 
in influence and power and has been productive of much 
good both to the members and the community at large. 
The denizens of the "Basin" are particularly benefited. 
On "Lord's Day" one or more kindly volunteer their 
services to instruct tlie children of that precinct. Their 
labors are blessed with success as is well shown by the 
tidiness presented and the interest manifested by the difler- 
ent classes. 



48 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



On the 20th of January Buckle^^'s Minstrels gave an 
entertainment in Mercer HalL Since the Lucy Stone affair 
this place had been shunned. The inviting programme 
with a few well-circulated hints that there was fun ahead 
filled the hall to overflowing. "When the minstrels in- 
dulged in a few witticisms on members of '69 the stoical 
gravity and quiet demeanor of the audience gave way to 
rounds of applause. It is needless to say, that these allu- 
sions contributed much towards the evening's entertain- 
ment. For further particulars see A. Joline. 

" 'Tis an ill wind that blows no one no good;" so when 
a heavy snow-storm spoiled the skating, snow-balling took 
its place. Seniors and Juniors daily ran the gauntlet up 
the Museum steps with a crowd of shouting Sophs and 
Fresh pelting them from behind. The Junior recitation- 
room proved not ball-proof; a well delivered snow-ball by 
Buck passing through the window, caromed on two heads, 
spent its force on the black-board, much to the indignation 
of Dad, who said that " some would always be Fresh !" 
CuLBERTsoN by mistake one day hit Tute Sloss in the ear; 
that individual's wrath was fully aroused, his anger got the 
better of his sense, and clinching his fist he wanted to 
know " Who threw that ere ball, tor he could lick him." 
Dr. Maclean now filled the mathematical chair made 
vacant by the severe illness of Professor Dufiield. With 
all due respect to the Doctor, the Historian must say that 
mathematics are not his forte. The brilliant recitations 
which followed were numerous. One day he called on 
Oliphant who stumped; Swenk, Davis, and several others 
followed his example. John, becoming wrathy, said : "I 
will now call on one who never fails ; Mr. Suplee, please 
recite." But no ! Tommy this morning was "not prepared,'' 
so stumped. Johnny at this was evidently nonplussed, and 
right after Scudder's chanting a few words, the class was 
dismissed. " Dick" as usual bore away the palm in this 
branch. Called upon one day when totally unprepared, 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 49 



he startled the class and the Doctor with the newly dis- 
covered " P double prime." Ugh, ugh ! what's that?" said 
the Doctor. Dick then tried to prove that if one mark 
over P made it "P prime," two made it "P double prime." 
The more he argued the more matters became mixed ; 
until John said, " Ugh, ugh ! you don't know what you're 
talking about!" and sent him to his seat with a grade of 
20. Tlie same individual was equally unfortunate one time 
in " "Way of Life." Seated behind a post in the Sophomore 
room he was assiduously " polling" ahead when Dr. Maclean 
called on him to recite. Thinking the post large enough to 
conceal the book. Pierce opened it and rather astonished 
the good old man by his masterly knowledge of the subject. 
Doctor was evidently pleased and was about to give him 
" 100 " when a loud titter roused his suspicions. Quickly 
divining the cause of Pierce's unwonted fluency he 
muttered "Ugh, ugh! what are you about?" A nervous 
hand gave too ready an answer, for tumbling down came 
the book, down came the class, down went Dick, down 
went a zero ; but saddest of all, down went his grade from 
4th to 40th ! 

February 18th the Soph room windows were discovered 
to be sashless ; the Fresh, in retaliation for a like mishap, 
had destroyed them. Cam kept us freezing for twenty 
minutes. To the hints that he was inclined to be barbarous 
he said we should ever remember the old adage, " Do unto 
others as ye would they should do unto you." Poor medi- 
cine for benumbed feet and frosty ears ! 

The regular sessional meeting for choosing class ofiicers 
was held on the 19th. Jack Patterson was chosen Prex., 
McLeoi), Secretary, A. Henry, Treasurer. March came in 
with a tremendous snow-storm. Huge drifts were piled 
up in every direction, John kindly excused all classes 
from the morning recitations. I^ext day l^assau street 
presented a picturesque scene ; there could be seen every 
kind of conveyance from the Boston "turn-out," with 



50 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



blooded horses, to the Jersey uiinameable drawn by mules. 
The sleighing was appreciated by none more than by the 
students. The numerous rides to Trenton, the hot punch 
and late suppers at Katzenbach's, and the drive back in the 
" wee small hours" of morning, are undoubtedly remem- 
bered by many. 

On March 5th death removed from our midst a students' 
friend, an aft'able gentleman and a Christian man, W. W. 
Smith, the popular bookseller. The day before Quarterly 
Examinations, Aiken informed us "if the black-boards 
were greased he intended to read us the Latin and grade 
on the spelling." They were not greased. It was during 
this month that the mania for debating societies arose ; no 
less than eight were organized in '70. De Witt's, Parry's, 
A. Henry's, Peters' and Kelly's rooms were filled every 
Thursday evening, and there did rise 

" The earnest tones of eloquent debaters, 
Ejecting literary stones from literary craters !" 

The trial of " Bobby Williams" on the 14th for murder 
created considerable excitement. Sooy was District At- 
torney ; Henry, Assistant; A. Kelly and Price, defendant's 
counsel; A. Jolinb, Judge. Scarcely any doubt existed 
at first in the jury's mind but that Bobby was guilty of the 
fearful crime. The testimony of two of the witnesses 
acquited him. Mc'Leod, the Philadelphia policeman, 
testified to " the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but 
he truth," when he said that a policeman's uniform wa 
' red shirt and green breeches, like the boys f rom Tip- 
perary." Dr. Imbrie's testimony was decidedly unsatis- 
factory. He informed the jury that he was two hours in 
coming from Jugtown to Princeton. When asked the 
reason for such delay, he replied that " his horse stopped 
to brush oif the flies." This was rather "too thin," 
Kelly conclusively showing that the weather was intensely 
cold, that March winds were far from sultry, and that it 
was not a Jly month. March closed with the Class of '70 



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having its lirst and only experience with Tutor Meeker, 
which was slight, as a continued roar drowned Ids loudest 
tones. 

All will remember John's mathematical examination in 
April; ho\v the good old man, mufHed in his fur coat, sat 
in the Soph room and listened to the learned disquisitions 
upon analytical problems flowing from the mouths of those 
who could with difficulty decipher the examples (hastily 
copied from Wallie Miller and Frank Ward) much less 
understand the symbols so readily rattled o&. 

In Alay Professor Duffield resumed his branch and glad- 
dened our hearts with his presence, yet only for a time. 
His attenuated frame and wan look were ill-fitted for the 
close application of the class-room, and ere the session 
closed he again succumbed and sought the quiet and com- 
fort of home. The resignation of Dr. Maclean and the 
election of a new Prex w^as now the interesting topic. 
Nearly every day the students put a new candidate in the 
field and eagerly discussed his abilities and chances for so 
exalted a position. The action of the Trustees on the 7th 
of April was anxiously awaited. Dr. Green of the Semi- 
nary was chosen, who, upon mature deliberation, declined 
the proffered honor. Again we were set adrift on the " sea 
of speculation." Dr. McCosh of Queen's College, Ireland, 
proved the second choice. During the afternoon of May 
26th the news came, across the waters, of his acceptance. 
General enthusiasm followed. Immediately the students 
assembled in the Campus where Dr. Maclean in an appro- 
priate speech congratulated us on having secured the 
services of a man of such eminence, piety, and renown ; 
and added that, to commemorate the happy event, the day 
following should be a holiday. This was particularly 
pleasing. On the 27th all recitations were set aside ; in the 
afternoon the students in a body visited Dr. Maclean and 
the Profs, and wece regaled with speeches: cheers greeted 
the praiseworthy mentions of Dr. McCosh and all matters 



52 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



relative to the future of the College. In the evening a 
bonfire blazed around the cannon ; our worthy President 
contributing no small sum towards the material of the same. 
We were edified with speeches from several students and 
the day's rejoicings closed with cheers and the rocket for 
the Prex elect. 

The daily gathering of little knots of '71 men in the 
Campus, their animated though private conversations, the 
mysterious disappearance of their literary men one or two 
nights each week, with man}^ other suspicious circum- 
stances led many '70 men to believe that the Freshmen 
were getting out a "Whang Doodle." To tell them per- 
sonally they were so engaged or to circulate the report 
through college was not considered gentlemanly, yet feeling 
that the public should be duly notified of any forth-coming 
publication, action was taken to prepare the minds of the 
same. The following " Prospectus" pasted conspicuousl}^ 
on all the college buildings purporting to eminate from '71, 
in reality written by '70 men in East College, met the eye 
as on a bright April morning the students strolled to morn- 
ing prayers. 

PROSPECTUS 



"FRESH T^HA.]Sra DOODLE!" 



A WARNING VOICE TO THE SOPHS ! 
Vengeance is Ours, and the Day of Retribution is at hand! 

A DESPERATE ATTEMPT FOR INDEPENDENCE! 

Victory has at length smiled upon our efforts, and '71 is enrobed in a gar- 
ment of imperishable renown. 

The Whang Doodle no longer exists in imagination, but stands forth as a 
stern reality. Articles of eminent brilliancy are from the pens of the follow- 
ing gentlemen (?) : 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 53 



"The Dying Echo of 69," . - . . By Seedy Fioley. 

"The Cowardly Attempt of '70," - - By "Hail Columbia." 

"The Hypocrisy of '70," .... By Saintly Park. 

" Moral Depravity, as Exemplifed in the Class of '70," 

By Revs. Rucker and Jobs. 

Acting upon the maxim that the end justifies the means, having searched 
in vain among the members of our own Class for talent suiEcient to produce 
such a manuscript, we were compelled to apply to the above sources to write 
upon subjects of vital interest, as our own contracted intellects forbid us to 
handle them with any degree of propriety. 

The minor articles will be ably discussed by the literary talent of the Class, 

viz., "Sorrel-top" Billmeyer, Hornblower, "Squire" Higgins, " " 

Weir, Perry [ ], the "Amiable" Hill, and "Dutch" Boughfner. 

Parson Coles will put in a few quotations ! 

The funeral dirge of Squint-eyed Burnside, Bowery Johnson, Milli- 

gan, and Michael, will be dedicated by Lengthy Miller, Ryerson, and 

Castner. 

$2.98 have been collected for the purpose of defraying the expenses of this 
sheet ; each member contributing not less than 3 cents, with the exception 
of five members. 

At the suggestion of McKibben, Lalor, and several other moral young men 
of '69, we have appointed Messrs. Harper and Fenton to make arrangements 
with the Faculty for the publication and proper distribution of this sheet. 

The following Constitute the Editorial Committee : 

James Stink, Chairman. Billy McKibben, 

Wm. Simpson, Parson Coles, 

Dr. Baltzeli, Finley and Hornblower. 

Printed at the Job Office of Patrick McCleod Park and his " other brother." 

This friendly notice prepared every one for the " Revela- 
tion," which was a revelation with a vengeance. It revealed 
— well we will not tire the reader with what he already 
knows. 

What might be termed the great event of the year was 
the publication of the "Essays and Reviews;" though 
the Whang Doodle and Mirror were successes, yet a work 



54 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



in subjects more comprehensive, in style more refined, in 
matter more varied, was destined to flow from the fertile 
brains and acknowledged genius of the literary men of '70. 
The first meeting was held in T. Patterson's room, ^o. 7 
West College, on February 7th. From those assembled a 
committee of nine was elected. Thomas, Schell, T. Pat- 
terson, Kyle, Hooper, Imbrie, Green, Glen, and A. 
JoLiNE. Hooper afterward withdrew, Agnew and White- 
hill were added. To expedite matters three committees 
were appointed ; one on Reviewing, one on Finance, and 
one on Publication. Each of these were requested to 
solicit literary and pecuniary aid from different members 
of the class. Meetings were usually held in Agnew's 
room, near Dr. Macdonald's. The " Praxis," " Scorpion," 
with others were suggested as fitting names. Thomas 
proposed " Essays and Reviews," the one finally adopted. 
After a strong discussion it was decided not to rake Pro- 
fessor Cameron or Dr. Maclean ; also to have the book free 
from " scurrilous " matter. Bill Glen handed in the first 
piece. 

JSTear the close of the session the Reviewers rested 
from their labors, and handed the Committee on Publica- 
tion sufiicient manuscript to make the largest book of the 
kind ever published in ^Kassau Hall. An enterprising and 
"mum" printer was found in Trenton, thither the manu- 
script was carried and printed. Thus far everything had 
worked to a charm. Friday before commencement was the 
day fixed upon for transporting them to town. This duty 
devolved on Glen and Thomas. Glen engaged a team of 
Gulick on the afternoon of the 22d. The same afternoon 
Prof. Aiken visited the stable no less than three times for 
reasons best known to himself Acting on the principle 
"the more the merrier," Kyle and Suplee were invited to 
join the party. They accepted, and near Judge Field's the 
four met and tumbled into a small one-horse buggy. The 
night was clear and beautiful, and — 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870, 



" Up the east unclouded rose the silv'ry moon, 
Gazing on earth intense as if she saw some wonder moving there," 

which was the case. "With Thomas driving and Kyle using 
the whip merrily the " Rake" quartette jogged along until 
they reached a place where two roads intersected, Thomas 
said he knew the way, and with a hip-la ! started oiF on the 
right hand road at a 2:40 pace, Kyle had his misgivings 
and induced Thomas to inquire at the first house. A turn 
in the road soon brought them to a neat cottage. Out 
jumps Thomas and beats a lively tattoo on the door, A 
dog answered the summons. A few inducements in the 
shape of bricks and stones caused the canine gentleman to 
turn tail. The wrangle brought to the window a sylph-like 
form, clad in " reposing robes," and crowned with a night- 
cap. This fairy apparition informs the gentleman from 
Scotland that he should have taken the left hand road. ]N"o 
other mishap occurred until they reached Trenton, when 
Thomas again happened to miss the way. An hour's grop- 
ing and riding about the city finally brought them to the 
oflice. 

The "Rakes" to about the number of 450 were safely 
stowed away in the chaise, and at half-past one o'clock 
the return journey commenced, l^ow began the trials 
which the wit of a Saxe, the description of a Dickins, or the 
genius of a Shakespeare could with difiiculty adequately set 
forth. For the nag, already "blown" by the twelve miles 
drive, to draw seven hundred pounds of human flesh, 
besides the books, to Princeton before day-break, seemed 
an impossibility. Thomas proposed that two should alter- 
nately ride and run a mile. This plausible suggestion was 
agreed upon, Kyle and Suplee running the first mile. The 
plan lasted but a short time, for Suplee at the end of the 
third mile jumped into the team and said: " The Rakes" 
might go to Jericho " before he would leg it farther. Kyle 
and Glen declared they would act likewise. Thomas was 
fearfully exasperated at the new turn of affairs. He raved 



56 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870, 



and stormed at a fearful rate. He said they wouldn't reach 
Princeton before morning prayers, that the Faculty would 
catch them, that the " Rakes" would be discovered, that 
they would be ignominiously expelled, that it was a burn- 
ing shame to ride, that the horse was nearly dead, and 
bow-wow-wow ! that he anyhow wouldn't ride. "All right," 
said Kyle, " luck to you, we are off" Thomas overtaking 
them at the end of the first mile, again renewed his expos- 
lations and threats, and continued them until GtLen, catch- 
ing him by the collar and pulling him over the wheel into 
the buggy, told him to smother his wrath and enjoy the 
ride. The Historian will not dwell on this ludicrous scene 
— be it known, that near 4 o'clock they reached Princeton. 
The " Essays and Reviews" were deposited in Whitehill's 
room, and poor naggy more dead than alive was driven to 
the stable unharnessed and turned loose. 

An unexpected obstacle marred their distribution on 
J. 0. Mght. The windows of the church were closed, the 
shutters securely fastened, and policemen stationed by "Ye 
Faculty " kept guard outside. The perambulations and 
anxiety of Schell, A. Joline and their " pal," Dick, on that 
eventful night will always remain fresh in their memories. 
One of the Fifteenth Amendment lads, so plentiful in 
Princeton, sent a few handsfull whizzing through the door 
to an eager and expectant audience. A certain Professor 
when the " Rakes" came sailing in, is said to have moved 
uneasily in his seat and ejaculated "Rakes!" The distri- 
bution at the church as a whole was a fizzle, in college 
open ventilators made the matter easy. Late in the night 
three disconsolate Sophomores sat on the seats in the front 
Campus (they will pardon me for not mentioning their 
names) says ISTo. 1 "Let's give old John a Rake." "We are 
with you," replied ITos. 2 and 3. Stealthily they stole 
toward the Doctor's study. One watched outside while 
IsTo. 1 entering the back gate crept under his study window. 
Cautiously peering in J ohn was seen chatting with an old 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 57 



grey-headed friend. Smash went a window and in flew an 
" Essay and Review." Rhoda in the kitchen screamed 
" murder," and out of the back door came Dennis with a 
club. It was but the work of a moment for No. 1 to dive 
between Dennis' legs and gain the Campus, there an un- 
lucky tumble on the paving stones brought Dennis right 
upon him. I^os. 2 and 3 nobly came to the rescue and 
" biifed " Dennis between the eyes. Ere he could regain 
his feet or brush away the many stars that danced before 
his vision, Messrs. 1, 2 and 3 had sought safety in flight. It 
does not become the Historian to here speak of the merits of 
" Essays and Review^s," yet it is allowable and right for him, 
to use the words of our eminent mathematical Professor, 
viz : " In appearance so prepossessing, in style so rich, and 
in contents so praiseworty, I can but call it a ' decided 
row!.' " 

This session was noted for the deep interest manifested 
in Base Ball matters. In looking over the ball records so 
faithfully kept by J. C. Cooper, our veteran scorer, we find 
'71 beaten no less than five times, while with Champion '69 
the games were even. The principal event connected with 
'70 Base Ball Nine was their appearance in a new uniform. 
Attributing no little of '69's success to their durable 
leopard coverings, the nine after several meetings in 
Davis' room in West College, authorized F. Ward to 
select and procure a fitting suit, which consisted of a blue 
checked shirt and cap with deep blue breeches. One 
balmy day in June they filed out of Ned's room clad in 
their variegated costume. Reaching the fence that separates 
the Campus from the ball-field, a band of strolling musicians 
commenced playing 

" Here the conquering heroes come," 

Such they proved, and nobly d^d they initiate their uniforms, 
beating their opponents by 15 runs. Pierce played right 
field on the nine this season ; a fate similar to Imbrie's 
awaited him. In the course of this game he caught three 



58 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



"fljs" but made no runs. A promotion followed and Kline 
satisfactorily filled liis place. 

The last month of Sophomore year was devoted to faithful 
study. Homer, Prometheus and Phillippies in Greek 
required many an hour of persistent "polling." Weak 
eyes for a time were in great demand. The fortunate pos- 
sessor slid into Junior year without "standing." Huge green 
goggles supplanted nobby eye-glasses. Those with strong 
optics faced the music. Jack Patterson " crammed" all 
the day and night previous to "final," then marched to 
Cam determined to do or die. He "stumped" three times, 
then died. Many followed suit, and many an anathema was 
breathed out against Achilles' shield and Prometheus' flight. 
Prof. Aiken made written Latin intensely interesting by 
adding a "wee bit" of Latin history. For proficiency in 
this branch Crawford, Green, A. Henry, Hooper, A. and 
J. Kelly, A. Joline, Kyle, Pierce, Smith, Sooy, S. Wil- 
liams, and Van Yorst v^ere requested to prepare and read 
the following year essays touching on the customs and 
epochs of Rome. Dr. Maclean's examination in " Way 
of Life," was on Faith and Repentance. As usual all 
"rowled." It is said that the grades in this branch were 
given according to the moral character of the individual 
members. It is but fair to state that Imbrie ranked first. 

Day after this examination we met for our accustomed 
Sunday evening prayer-meeting in the Doctor's parlor. An 
unusually large number was present, and many an unusual 
event occurred. Just as we were seated and the Doctor 
was reading the passage "Blessed be the peacemakers," one 
of his many cats with tail erect, its back in the shape of a 
half-moon, deliberately walked into the room and with an 
awful 7neow pounced on a sister puss under the sofa. The 
hair flew in all directions and the meows every moment 
became more rapid and shrill. A cane skillfully used by a 
well known West College man brought the melee to an end. 
When quiet was restored John gave out a long-metre 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 59 



hymn. A. Henky pitched it on short-metre. As a natural 
result there was a beautiful giving out when the verse was 
half finished. A noticeable grin covered every face but 
John's, who said "Ugh ! do better next time." This same 
evening several members showed their ignorance or disre- 
gard of the commandment "Thou shalt not steal." Near 
the door on entering the parlor was a large old-fashioned 
bureau ; on this were three meek looking bottles. One 
individual pushed his investigations so far as to remove the 
corks and take a sniff. "What is in that bottle ?" whisper- 
ed his next door neighbor. "Blackberry brandy," was the 
unexpected answer. " Ton my word that's hot," muttered 
he, "give me a taste." They both tasted, then passed the 
word, not the bottle, around. No less than fourteen chang. 
ed their seats nearer the bureau before the meeting closed, 
and though it di;aws a sigh from the heart and brings a tear 
to the Historian's eye to rehite it, 3^et he must record with 
veracity the undeniable fact, that when the meeting ended 
the contents of the three bottles were finished also. 

A few days before Commencement T. Patterson was 
unremitting in his efibrts to aid the "newies" in passing 
their examinations. Seated in A. Henry's window exactly 
above Tute Pennington's room he so annoyed Tute and 
"newies" by his jesting remarks and by his promiscuous 
use of fire-arms that being summoned before the Faculty 
he with "blood" Perry received walking papers. T. Pat's 
examination before the Faculty was characteristic. When 
he told them they mistook injured innocence for impudence, 
and did not appreciate " his peaceful disposition and law 
loving qualities," this honorable body could not restrain 
their feelings. Even the Professor of Metaphysics, de- 
scending from the celestial to the terrestrial, so far forgot 
his dignity, for once, as to indulge in a hearty guffaw. 

The University Nine started on their Eastern tour the 
25th of June. Buck, F. Ward and Nissley represented 
'70. A detailed account of their exciting games and jolly 



60 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



good times in general, Geo. Ward has narrated. At Harvard 
I^issLEY performed prodigies, stopping numerous "hot 
uns" and running off with the best score ; at Williams, 
Ward captured two difficult "flys" and received the well- 
earned plaudits of players and spectators ; at Yale, Buck 
showed the Yale men " how they do things at Princeton" 
by taking two one-hand "flys" and by sending half-a-dozen 
"screamers" over the fielders' heads. T. Patterson and 
Sam Irvin were conspicuous in their assiduous attentions to 
the comfort and aspect of the Nine. 

The Junior Orators held forth the same evening. Wed- 
nesday was devoted to the usual Commencement and 
Alumni exercises. 

The Historian can close his rambling account of Sopho- 
more year in no more fitting or deserving way than to 
briefly mention our greatly loved retiring President. He 
preached his last Baccalaureate sermon to the Senior class in 
the college chapel — subject, "The Holy Ghost." His clos- 
ing address to the class was very excellent and embodied a 
vast amount of valuable advice. Throughout the whole 
service it was with the greatest difficulty that he restrained 
his feelings. In his prayer when thanking God for the 
souls which had been converted during the college course, 
his voice trembled — but when he wrestled with God, as it 
were, in prayer for those who were still unconverted, he 
wept like a child. 

With a feeling for the students bordering on parental 
affection, with a love for his Saviour as deep and fervent as 
can be instilled in the human heart, John Maclean present- 
ed to the world the sublime spectacle of a tender-hearted, 
noble-souled. Christian man. May a beneficent Providence 
tenderly watch over him in his declining years, may his 
last days be his happiest, and may he in the future world 
receive the reward which the Lord the righteous Judge 
shall give to those who love and fear Him. 



JUNIOR YEAR. 



CLASS OFFICERS, 



FIRST SESSION. 



SECOND SESSION. 



President, 
GEORGE B. KINKEAD. 



Secretary. 

WILLIAM D. THOMAS. 

Treasurer, 

SAMUEL IRVIN. 



President, 

THOMAS SWENK, Jr. 

Secretary, 

JOSEPH C. GUERNSEY. 

Treasurer, 

ALEXANDER HENRY, Jr. 

ENTERED. 

WILLIAM BARTHOLOMEW Valparaiso, Ind. 

CHARLES A. COOK Warrenton, N. C. 

G. CLINTON DEAVER Buck, Lancaster C, Pa. 

STRATFORD FENDALL Washington, D. C. 

WILLIAM Mc D. HALSEY Ithica, N. Y. 

J. WILLIAM McILVAIN Baltimore, Md. 

EDWIN W. MOORE Pottstown, Pa. 

EDWARD P. NEWTON Lahare, India. 

THEODORIC B. PRYOR Brooklyn, N. Y. 

JOHN T. SHELBY Lexington, Ky. 

LEFT. 

STRATFORD FENDALL Washington, D. C. 

WALTER GASTON Somerville. 

HARRY W. McCALL Philadelphia, Pa. 

BENTON NAGLE Milton, Pa. 



SECOND SESSION. 

ENTERED. 

BENJAMIN C. HENRY Sharpsburg, Pa. 

WELTY McCULLOCH Greensburg, Pa. 

JAMES L. REID Burnsvllle, Pa. 

DAVID E. SHAW Turtle Creek, Pa. 

LEFT. 

DANIEL ELMER Bridgeton. 

JOHN E. PATTERSON • Harrisburg, Pa. 



FIRST SESSION. 



Ko year was so fraught with interest, so marked with 
sensations, so varied in every routine of college duty, in a 
word, so memorable as the one now before us — Junior 
year. To morning recitations, late breakfasts, hard cram- 
ming, and the premature wisdom of the two preceding 
years, we had forever bidden adieu. Often had we pictured 
in fancy the ease, the stately bearing, the interesting lec- 
tures, the higher branches of practical study, and all the 
other wished-for joys and enduring benelits, the accompan- 
ments of this famous year. Now the dream had vanished, 
the vision became a reality to the eighty-seven young men 
who occupied Junior seats on the morning of the 1st of 
September and assumed the weighty responsibilities and 
martial bearing of a Junior. Manfully were both sustained, 
and the Historian but reiterates the sentiment so often 
expressed by the Faculty when he says, that '70 was one of 
the best classes that has been under J^assau's walls for over 
thirty years. 

But we will not anticipate ; should we so do, the reader 
might suppose that Junior year glowed with accounts of 
severe study, philosophical triumphs, and literary feasts. 
Such indeed was the case ; yet intertwined with them were 
some of the most memorable and daring sprees, such jolly 
sociables and "spreads," and delightful associations — in 



64 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 

short, such a mingling of labor and conviviality that the 
Historian can but, in the words of the poet, exclaim : 

" Blest in memory you will ever rest !" 

In recitation-rooms we moved from the cellar to the gar- 
ret ; there found Professor Aiken seated behind the long, 
curved desk. He expressed his joy on meeting us again, 
hoped our future intercourse would be marked with the 
same studious and manly spirit, and wished us the heartiest 
success. Professor Shields with a beautiful lecture won the 
esteem of the class on the following Saturday. The year 
from the start promised to be a stirring one. 

September 2d, several Trustees attended evening chapel. 
They then stated that the students would undoubtedly join 
with them in making extensive preparations for the inaug- 
uration of Doctor McCosh and render it an occasion long 
to be remembered. The hearty applause that followed 
showed how warmly the students coincided with the pro, 
position. At the request of Dr. Stearns the classes com- 
menced voting for two members from the respective classes 
who should choose an orator from '69. Dr. Mcllvaine told 
us how to proceed systematically ; Dr. Atwater tried to 
improve on this, with a knowing shake of the head, l^ei- 
ther were very clear in their statements, and not until Dr. 
Stearns briefly explained what he wished did we understand 
how to proceed. A. Joline and Miller were chosen from 
'70, and Finley was the orator finally elected. 

The following is an extract from the class records : 

A class meeting was held on Thursday, Sept. 10, 1868, for the election of 
Class Officers. The following is the result of the election : 

President, ----- T. Swenk, Jr., 
Secretary, - - - - J. C. Guernsey. 

Treasurer, - - - - - A. Henry, Jr. 

The following Resolutions were then read : 

Resolved, That the following be adopted as the distinctive badge for 
Princeton College : An orange colored ribbon (nine inches long, by one and 
a half inches wide,) with Princeton inscribed thereon in black letters. 

Resolved, That the above resolution be submitted to the other Classes, and 
that upon their favorable consideration, it be laid before the Faculty for 
their approval. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 65 



Moved by Spencer, and carried, that the aforesaid resolutions be adopted. 
Moved by Mason, and carried, that a committee of one be appointed from 
the class to co-operate with the other classes to procure the badges. 

Debating societies were now in the zenith of their gloiy. 
Long nights of leisure contributed much to their growth 
and power. Debates on trite and trivial matters were suc- 
ceeded by trials and mock courts. Murders, thefts, house 
and heart-breaking, and all crimes classed under the crimi- 
nal code were decided and summary judgment meted out. 
The celebrated breach-of-promise case of "Miss Josephine 
Kelly" vs. A. Henry proved one of the most interesting 
and amusing. The tender nature of this case was in itself 
enough to awaken unusual interest, and when it was known 
that the most celebrated legal counsel (in college) were en- 
gaged, the applications for admission to the court-room was 
unprecedented. In Stelle's Building, at eight o'clock, 
Judge SooY in a dignified manner called the court to order 
and the clerk read the summons. A. H. Joline, Esq., and 
Hon. Jack Patterson defended Henry ; Counsellor Harris 
and ex-Judge Glen pushed the claims of Miss KsiiLY. Miss 
Josephine was first called upon the stand ; with a voice 
choked with sighs, with heaving breast and downcast eyes, 
she told that oft-repeated tale of unrequited love and man's 
ingratitude. In closing, turning to the cause of all her woes, 
she did not upbraid him, did not invoke countless sufferings 
on his head, but with tearful face prayed that, whatever 
might be the verdict, his future course towards her might 
be like 

"The bat in the Indian brakes, 
Which fans with its pinion the wound it makes !" 

This touching appeal produced a profound sensation ; 
spectators scowled on the savage culprit. It was with diffi- 
culty that the Judge could prevent a "scene," or preserve 
the decorum of the court. Here Mary Jane Shipman faint- 
ed and was carried out; Mrs. Buck went into hysterics. 
Henry's testimony was concise and to the point ; he acknow- 



66 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OP 1870. 



ledged that he was a man of warm afiections and loved the 
female race collectively and individually. He was "struck" 
when he first saw Miss Kelly ; he felt inclined to kiss her, 
but didn't have the pluck ; and said he was the victim of a 
vile conspiracy ; all he sought was justice. At this stage of 
the proceedings an excited outsider moved that the court 
adjourn to Rittenhouse's for some crackers and ale; Judge 
decided this out of order and called on Dr. Parker to re- 
move the offender. Parker himself was undoubtedly dry, 
for he removed the individual not only from the court-room, 
but into Rit's back-room, where we presume they "smiled" 
and felt better. The deep erudition and wisdom of the 
witnesses had a powerful effect. The closing pleas of the 
opposing lawyers teemed with persuasive eloquence; at 
quarter to eleven the jury brought in a verdict of $3,500 
damages instead of the $10,000 claimed. Henry's gener- 
osity supplied the court afterwards with several pitchers of 
ale ; by means of which Miss Kelly and Mrs. Buck recov- 
ered their wonted spirits but came near losing their equili- 
brium. 

Cook some weeks later was tried for freshness, found 
guilty, and sentenced to treat the court. This verdict he 
treated with contempt, informing the honorable body that 
he was " broke," that his credit was bad, and that they 
might go to — thunder. 

On the 19th the following challenge appeared on the 
bulletin tree : 

"The First Nine of '70 do hereby challenge the First Nine of '69 to play 
the deciding game for the championship at 2 o'clock. 

F. WARD, Captain." 

George Ward speedily tacked up an acceptance and on 
the Princeton grounds was played the intensely exciting 
game that gave to '70 the championship. Before the game 
the "blowing" for the respective nines ran high. Sundry 
wine and oyster suppers were staked on the result, and 
when the game was called the ground was thronged with 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 67 



eager spectators. The ladies came out in force and stimu- 
lated both nines by their subdued though highly appreciat- 
ed applause. '69 won the toss and '70 went to the bat ; 
the playing from beginning to end was "professional." F. 
Ward caught five "flys" and frightened Sloan by sending 
two "daisy cutters" right at that gentleman's head. Buck 
throwing his cap aside rolled up his sleeves and pitched as 
he never pitched before. A "tip-out," a "foul-out," or 
"out-on-the-fly" proved the effectiveness of his playing. W. 
GuMxMERE "laid for them" in centre field ; he "froze" beau- 
tifully to three hot ones right from the bat. Davis played 
short-stop well ; indeed every member of '70 did his pretti- 
est. Up to the 5th innings the score was even ; '69 then 
went to the bat ; Fox on a splendid hit made second base ; 
Schenck gained first, sending Fox to third ; G. Ward next 
striker. All felt it was the turning point of the game and 
eagerly watched the issue. Ward struck a dead-liner to- 
wards first base. Will Glen hold it ? No — yes ! Ah, he 
has it ! Splendid catch ! Hurrah for "Tar Heel !" Dou- 
ble play, two men out, and no runs ! Eby went out on a 
foul. Score of 5 to 5 on uneven innings. " Now go in 
bo3^s, do yourselves proud !" shouts Buck as Sharp calls 
for a "knee-high ball." McKibben pitches a beauty, Sharp 
drives it to left field and makes his base. Glen, Oliphant, 
NissLEY and Davis keep the ball moving. Buck and F. 
Ward yell to the men to come in at the first chance. Spec- 
tators leave their seats and crowd around the home base. 
The umpire disperses them with a bat. Gummere " tears 
his shirt" as he slides into "first," knocks Fox over who 
misses the ball thrown by Ridge way. " Come in ! lively ! 
lively ! " yells Kline. One — two — three — four runs and 
none out. Three more were added this inning, making 
the score 12 to 5 in favor of '70. From this time '70 took 
a decided lead ; '69 played well but for once they found 
their superiors. The game closed with a score of 33 to 13 ; 
and such a yell went up when the last man went out as 



68 HISTORY OP THE CLASS OF 1870. 



never before or after echoed from the Princeton grounds. 
Annexed is the score : 

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BETWEEN '69 AND '70. 



'70. O. R. F. 

Ward, 3 4 5 

Buck, 2 6 

Qlen, 1 5 1 

Oliphant, 4 3 1 

Sharp, 4 3 

Nissley, 3 4 

Giimmere, 4 2 3 

Davis, 4 2 1 

Kline, 2 4 1 

Totals, 27 33 12 



'69. o. R. F. 

Ward, 3 1 2 

Eby, 5 1 

Mills, 3 1 1 

Lalor, 3 1 

McKibben, 1 2 1 

Fox, 4 1 3 

Schenck, 2 3 

Ridgeway, 3 2 1 

Sloan, 3 1 1 

Totals, 27 13 9 



Called Balls— Buck, 29 ; McKibben, 19. 
Umpire — Johnston, of Princeton. 
Scorers — Mellier and Cooper. 
Game played on the Princoton Grounds. 

'70 could not do too much for her noble Wme. The 
requisite sum was speedily raised and a hot supper with 
"the little side-dishes" were dished up in fine style at the 
Hotel for the Champions. 

Dr. Alexander, filling the place of Dr. Dufiield, was our 
instructor in Diiferential Calculus. His peculiar modes of 
explanation, standing behind his desk with a yard-stick in 
his hand, alternately telling the blackboard and the fioor 
that "zero was the absence of the quantity in question;" 
his quaint sayings of "Ah!" "IsTo! it isn't funny!" his 
references to Alexander the Great, with whom he claimed 
no relationship, and his jocular remarks to all disorders, 
often metamorphosed the recitation into Act HI of Humpty 
Dumpty. His final examination in this branch was more 
of a farce than the one under Dr. Maclean in Sophomore 
year. While one was reciting the definitions, another was 
sent to the board. Kind friends whispered answers to the 
former ; at the blackboard, F. Ward, Halsey and Deaver 
cannot be too richly thanked for their unwearied and wil- 
ling eflbrts. These gentlemen remained in the room during 
the most of the day, working out the problems for the many 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 69 



poor "unables." Once Stevie, turning around, interfered 
with the happy state of affairs. He saw Thomas copying an 
example from a paper held in his left hand; and gave Pat- 
rick a fearful "mean" by saying, " Let not thy right hand 
know what thy left hand doeth ! I refer to you, Mr. Tho- 
mas ?" This Avas the only time during our college course 
that "Patrick Henry" did not "venture to remark;" he drop- 
ped the paper, left the blackboard, plead a severe headache, 
and sadly left the room. 

On the 30th a new series for the championship com- 
menced. Fortune favored '69 with a score of 25 to 18. 

October 1st, Dan Rice with his circus came to town ; in 
the evening one side of the tent was tilled with students, 
from which arose many a stirring ditty. The clown by 
some chance happened upon a roll of '71. Dan Rice closed 
his performance with a farewell speech making touching 
allusions to "those young sprigs in college." 

The following week college servants were engaged in 
improving the appearance of the college grounds and build- 
ings for the coming Inauguration. Walks were leveled, 
trees cut down, and Dr. McCosh's house newly painted and 
repaired through the liberality of prominent Is'ew Yorkers. 

October 20th the steamer reached ISTew York bearing our 
illustrious President and family. When it became known 
that Dr. McCosh on the afternoon of that day would make 
his appearance in Princeton, the intensest excitement pre- 
vailed. Classes in regular order led by their marshals, 
(NissLEY and Whitehill for '70), preceded by the Faculty, 
marched to the depot. JSTear three o'clock the shrill whis- 
tle of the dummy was heard and soon it rounded the corner 
with its famous passenger. At this moment some high- 
spirited individual began to ring the dummy bell. The car 
shot into the depot and in a few moments thence emerged 
our future President, followed by all the Professors. Cheer 
after cheer rent the air as Dr. McCosh with travelling-bag 
in hand marched up the plank sidewalk between the rows 



70 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



of students, a centre of attraction for every eye. We es- 
corted, liim to his future home, and there startled his ears 
with the rocket — st — boom — ah ! 

Reaching his house all broke ranks and filled his front 
yard. He, stepping on the piazza, was enthusiastically 
cheered ; he delivered a short speech and closed by calling 
for three cheers for Princeton. Those hearty cheers ! we 
seem to hear them now ! 'No warmer welcome could have 
been desired by any man ; no warmer one could have been 
given than the one James McCosh received from the true 
manly, hearts of his future students, the sons of ]!^assau 
HalL 

On the 25th Dr. McCosh made his first appearance in 
Chapel ; Professor Shields preached an excellent sermon on 
the Simplicity of Christ. The following day there were no 
recitations ; and the 27th of October witnessed the inaugu- 
ration of McCosh. 

At quarter before twelve the procession — one of the most 
imposing ever seen in Princeton — formed in front of the 
college chapel and marched to the church. The order of 
exercises is here given ; although printed elsewhere it may 
be pleasant to recur to, making as it does such an epoch in 
the histor}'- of Princeton College. 

His Excellency, Marcus L. Ward, Governor of New Jersey, and ex-officio 
President of the Board of Trustees, Presiding. 
Music. 

Invocation by the Rev. Jonathan F. Stearns. D. D., a Menaber of the 
Board of Trustees. 

Music, 72d Psalm. 

Address of Welcome onbehalf of the Trustees, by the Rev. Charles Hodge, 
D. D., LL. D., of the Class of 1815, Professor in the Princeton Theological 
Seminary, Senior Member of the Board of Trustees. 

Address of Welcome on behalf of the Under- Graduates, by Mr. J. Thomas 
FiNLET, of the Senior Class, representing the Cliosophic and American Whig 
societies. 

Congratulatory Address to the Alumni and friends of the College, by the 
Honorable William C. Alexandbr, of the Class of 1824. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 71 



Address in Response, on behalf of the Alumni, by the Honorable James 
PoLi-OCK, LL.D., Class of 1831, Ex-Governor of Pennsylvania. 

The Oaths of Office administered to the President- Elect, by the Honora- 
ble Abraham 0. Zabriskie, LL.D., of the Class of 1825, Chancellor of New 
Jersey. The President-Elect presented to the Chancellor by the Honorable 
Daniel Haines, of the Class of 1820, and the Honorable Charles S. Olden, 
Ex-Governors of New Jersey and Members of the Board of Trustees. 

Music, " Te Deum Laudamus." 

Delivery of the Charter and Keys of the College to the President, by the 
Reverend John Maclean, D. D., LL.D., of the Class of 1816, the retiring 
President of the College. 

Inaugural Address, by the Reverend James M'Cosh, D. D., LL.D., Presi- 
dent of the College. Subject: " Academic Teaching in Europe."' 

Concluding Prayer, by the Reverend George W. Musgrave, D. D. LL.D., 
a Member of the Board of Trustees. 

Music, Doxology, 117th Psalm. 

Benediction, by the Right Reverend Charles P. McIlvaine, D. D., D. 
C. L., of the Class of 1816, Bishop of Ohio. 

Finley, in behalf of the students, fully met their expecta- 
tions. Other speeches from distinguished men present were 
of a lofty and touching nature. When Dr. Maclean deliv- 
ered over the keys of the college, cheer after cheer made 
the church ring, handkerchiefs waved, and -the wildest 
enthusiasm prevailed. Dr. McCosh occupied an hour and 
a good ",bitock" in his address on "Academic Teaching in 
Europe." The closest attention was observed throughout. 
SwENK and Pierce in conjunction with two from each of 
the other classes were appointed to superintend the illumi- 
nation of the campus the same night. Early in the evening 
the front campus was ablaze with innumerable Chinese 
lanterns. The Seventh Regiment Band discoursed delight- 
ful music on the library steps, over which in fiery letters 
blazed the words : 

" WiTHERSPOON— 1769, McCosH— 1869." 

The walks were covered with the elite and beauty of 
Princeton, New York, Philadelphia, and other cities ; and 



72 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



the moon gazing upon a scene of happiness, witnessed 
many an "innocent flirtation." Dr. McCosh gave a recep- 
tion during the evening; his rooms were filled with 
students and visitors; and all received a hearty Scotch 
welcome. About eleven o'clock the Campus began to be 
deserted, by twelve the last light was out, and the quiet of 
night settled on College, Campus and town. The inaugu- 
ration of McCosh had become a thing of history. 

Dr. Atwater the following week informed the class that 
"they were in the heart of Logic." Parker stumped; as 
an excuse, said " it was too hearty for him !" Some days 
after A. Joline, coming into recitation-room early, seeing 
quite a number present, and forgetting or unaware that Dr. 
Atwater was at the window, shouted: "I swear! you fel- 
lows having a class-meeting? Doing it on the sly, eh? 
"Where's Dad ?" Chancing to turn, he saw our eminent 
metaphysician standing by the window. Addie was paral- 
yzed; his face underwent a hundred changes in as many 
moments. He glanced at the Professor and then at his 
class-mates ; to use his own expression, he was completely 
staggered. He however walked to his seat, and throughout 
the lecture .none had a meeker face, there was no more 
diligent note-taker, more faithful listener, or more model 
student than " Small." 

"Wally Miller was the first man up in Guy ot ; he "rowled" 
of course, and had the satisfaction after sixteen minutes' 
questioning to sit down and see a welcome "100" put down 
opposite his name. 

On November 1st Dr. McCosh preached his first sermon 
in the college chapel; subject, "Moses on the Mount." 
The chapel was crowded. In the afternoon he began his 
lectures on the "Life of Christ;" which up to the close of 
one course have never failed to enchain the attention of all 
present, and have abounded in excellent advice. On the 
9th McCosh visited the Princeton Base Ball Grounds, 
where '69 and '70 were playing, and where '70 secured the 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



championship for sixty-eight by a score of 26 to 10. The 
Doctor warmly expressed his interest in this and all other 
athletic games, and on the following day gave us an 
"intimation" that he intended to give a series of parties to 
the students, " to hecome," as he expressed it, " better ac- 
quainted with the young gentlemen." The " Scrub " and 
"Muffin" nines this month played several amusing 
matches. The " Shanghais " vs. " Bantams," "Birds" vs. 
"Worms," were champions. '70 sent a strong muffing 
nine into the field to contest with '69. This match in base 
ball annals is dignified with the name, " Busters" vs. 
"Busted." Yeisley captained the Busters in a strictly mili- 
tary manner, and played right-field, as Kyle said, " right 
smart." Sam Gummere in centre-field reached for four 
"liners," hut laid hie hands on none. The alertness, 
activity, and gracefulness of Mason in left-field called forth 
tremendous applause. Coolness of brain and steadiness of 
nerve characterized Davvy's and Be Witt's playing, "Re- 
marks" and "orders" rather than fine catches distinguished 
Patrick Henry on third base. Dougherty won without 
dispute the title of champion muffist. Dan Elmer's pitch- 
ing was pitching par excellence. Alexander caught well, 
captured we forget how many fouls, and by sharp throwing 
put out four men on second base. The Busters were 
defeated by two runs. 

A meeting of the prominent men in the class before '69's 
chapel stage speaking, decided to do away with the custom- 
ary burlesques and let their genius in this line of literature 
rest with the "Essays and Reviews." 

Of all the associations formed this year whether for 
pleasure, advantage, or for questionable purposes, none 
were so replete with interest, came so near the perfection 
of jollity, or were subject to more vicissitudes than the one 
known as the "Lecture Association of '70." Such men 
as Yeisley, Spencer, Agnew, Sooy, Bartholomew, A. 
Henry, Suplee, & Co., had long deplored the apathy of 



74- HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



students in not securing the services of distinguished 
lecturers who might instruct, please, and edify all. Enthused 
with this commendable spirit they met in Spencer's room 
in ISTovember, drew up a Constitution and By-Laws, elected 
officers, and embarked on their new and somewhat danger- 
ous (tor the pocket) enterprise. (J^ow Spencer's room 
is in the west end of that college known as Forth, that 
end which taces the setting sun. It is situated on the lower 
floor, its number is 5, and the name painted on the door 
is ' Calumet.' It is moreover where all meetings both of a 
joyous and serious nature are held; for Billy always insists 
on the 'boys' making it a general rendezvous.) One simple 
law ruled all their actions, viz : that a certain amount should 
be placed by each one in the treasury as a reserve fund for 
future emergencies. All profits were to be equally divided, 
all losses were to be equally borne ; and if any money re- 
mained at the end of the year, they were to have a big 
blow-out at the Mansion House. Their corresponding 
secretary wrote to many able lecturers ; finally engaged 
one from Philadelphia and one from Boston. Their first 
difibrence arose with the Faculty. This all-powerful body 
required the Association to submit to their approval or dis- 
approval all those with whom "Bart" corresponded. The 
Association reluctantly acquiesced in this ungracious 
demand, which was destined to give them many opportu- 
nities for blessing that body for its unreasonable requests. 
After much writing and trouble and many daily meetings 
the services of the Rev. T. DeWitt Taimage were finally 
secured. Spencer and Henry made out the bills and 
Spencer and Sogy were chosen to post them on one bitter 
cold night. Their troubles that night are described in 
glowing terms by both. The paste froze in the pail, the 
brush became as stiff as a stick; Spencer stopping to blow 
his fingers let fall the posters. Old Boreas scattering, bore 
them swiftly down the street. Sooy, dropping pail and 
brush, joined Billy in the pursuit. They succeeded in col- 



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lecting about two-thirds near the Market, then walked 
briskly to Witherspoon street where the pail was dropped. 
Where was it now ? not a trace could be seen ; but the 
indistinct pat of feet in the distance showed that some 
rascally snob was the thief. With the sharp wind every 
minute rendering them more uncomfortable, with one-tliird 
of their posters sprinkled along the road, with borrowed 
pail and brush stolen, their feelings were far from jubilant. 
" If I were a swearing man I could cuss right happily now," 
said SooY. "Don't do it," exclaims Btlly, "It won't help 
matters, nor bring back the pail. But you can bet your 
bottom dollar that I don't try this again." '■'■Rede,''' says 
SooY, slapping him on the shoulder. At once they pro- 
ceeded to N"o. 5 North; Billy takes a smoke, Sooy toasts 
his toes by the fire, and with "I hope you will sleep well, 
Billy," opens the door and starts for Carpenter's. Other 
members next night succeeded better, and Billy was pro- 
moted from bill-poster to door-keeper on the eve of the 
lecture. The electric thrill of delicately formed hands 
touching his as he politely said "Tickets, if you please," 
gave him a very florid complexion, while his muscle proved 
a valuable auxiliary in tossing the impudent snobs down 
stairs ; possibly the thought of the stolen pail and brush 
helped to accelerate the down-stair progress of these pre- 
cocious urchins. Lecture over, they met at the " Calumet" 
to count the proceeds, which amounted to $120; out of 
this they were to pay Talmage and all the necessary ex- 
penses, amounting to $150 ! net loss of |30 on first lecture. 
"Glorious beginning!" ejaculated Henry. "Decidedly 
80 !" says Agneav, "Have a few more like this and there 
will be a tremendous 'burst-up' instead of a grand 'blow-out' 
at Bailey's." ^'Reete Rursus," growls Sooy. Undaunted by 
this inauspicious beginning they persevered in their first 
resolution. Daniel Pratt, the Great American Traveller, 
came unsolicited and tendered his services. He said he 
would if urged repeat in the chapel his renowned lecture 



76 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



on the "Peculiarities of the Elephant in the Azoic age." 
His services were declined. The Association dragged out 
a precarious existence until the end of Junior year when 
it breathed its last. At that period twenty dollars remained 
in the treasury. This amount was invested in a plain 
though substantial supper at Grant's. There the writer 
must leave them. What circumstances could be more 
auspicious, what occasion better suited to bid its members 
farewell than the one now presented ? ]!^one. So we will 
leave them, seated in that famous restaurant, with charming 
little "Maggie" for a waiter, surrounded by palatable dishes 
and enveloped in clouds of smoke. 

About this time several daring chicken thefts caused con- 
siderable excitement. Imbrie, Van, Gaston, and W. Gum- 
mere went one dark ^ night down the railroad and relieved 
Mrs. Bridget O'Bull of four fat hens. In the hurry of 
leaving, an autograph cane was left behind, Bridget next 
morning sent this tell tale stick to Mayor Stonaker. How 
the affair ended we do not exactly know. We have been 
informed that that ever-healing ointment, Greenbacks, 
cooled Bridget's ire and redeemed the cane, 

A week or so after the O'Bull episode 

Tom arose and put on his clothes, 

Fol-de-rol de-roost-dum-chick-do, 
And down to Suj'^dam's quickly goes, 

Roost dum-chick-dum cock-a-doodle-doo ! 

and clandestinely removes from that worthy citizen's hen 
roost six fine dorking hens, one pullet and an eight pound 

rooster, " The " (he will resent in a manner more 

forcible than polite if I mention his high sounding name) 
helped Tom bag the game, Near the chapel they decapi- 
tated the hapless Shanghais, The rooster escaping from 
beneath Tom's heel flew towards East College, "lunomi- 
nate" started after him and stopped the old fellow's noise 
and career by literally mashing his head with a well thrown 
brick. Carefully concealing the feathers they carried the 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 77 



birds to iSTortb College. Next day, placed in an un- 
suspicious clothes-bag, the fowls were carried to " Old 
Dinah," who said, " I cooks dem for $2. I shall nebber 
know who brought deni." This very day town constables 
searched Bartley Reynold's house, and vowed vengeance 
on the midnight marauders. All their efforts to discover 
the guilty parties ended like the Lecture Association, in 
smoke. The following night at 12 o'clock a company of 

eighteen Juniors sat around two tables in 's room, 

that fairly groaned under the weight of tempting viands 
and smoking meats. "Innominate" used the carving knife 
(there was but one knife and fork in the room) with great 
dexterity, and bountifully helped his hungry guests to the 
choice morsels. The company through want of better 
implements freely used their thumbs and fingers. It was 
an amusing scene to see the feasters with a half a chicken 
in one hand, a mug of ale in the other, talking, eating and 
joking at the same time. Toasts were applauded in a sub- 
dued manner lest some unwelcome Tute should demand 
admittance. The wish-bone of the rooster was unani- 
mously voted Tom for his coolness, pluck and game qualities 
in general. But 3'esterday we saw the pullet's wish-bone 
fastened to a dried roll adorning the walls of a certain 
Pennsylvanian's room. Near break of day the guests quietly 
departed in wonderfully cheerful spirits. " Jim Stink" 
before noon gathered from the carpet a basket full of 
chicken bones and crumbs, put all things in their ac- 
customed places, and removed all traces of the previous 
night's banquet. 

The annual Junior Orator contest on the first of Decem- 
ber resulted in the selection from Clio Hall of Bartholo- 
mew, A. JoLiNE, Temple and Yeisley, from Whig Hall of 
Crawford, Kyle, W. Schell, and Smith, to represent '70 
on the eve of commencement. For weeks before the con- 
test the monotony of the quiet dells in Mrs. Potter's woods 
was relieved by the trumpet tones of the many "vvould-be's." 



78 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



Quite a number were disappointed in not securing this 
high honor, yet they for the time believing in foreordina- 
tion, and that their names had not been placed on the J. O. 
page in fate's book, swallowed their disappointment and 
cast regret to the winds. 

During the last weeks of the session we distinguished 
ourselves in many attempts to be champions in foot as well 
as base ball. The deciding match came off on December 
4th, when thirty picked men from '70 met an equal number 
from '69 in the back Campus. Agnew was stationed near 
the cannon ; he like a military man did not desert his post, 
but stood by the old revolutionary relic, watched with 
seeming indifference the ebb and flow of the game, and 
when it was finished he sauntered to his room and 
took a nap. '71 especially excelled in this invigorating 
sport. 

A. little later in the season Buck, Kendall, and Gummere 
joined a town party on a fox hunt. Poor Reynard was 
unpityingly chased over hill and dale. Rendall, this side 
of Rocky Hill, dashing through a piece of woods hoped to 
get a shot at the fox as it rounded an eminence. Just as 
he emerged from the woodland he spied, as he thought in 
his excited state of mind, the object of the chase leaping a 
wall. With a wild shout of ^'■yonder the gentleman goes !" 
he nervously cocked both barrels of his heavily loaded shot 
gun, and let drive. Unfortunate event ! The charge did 
nearly as much execution behind as before. Hearing the 
reat of the party rushing through the woods Rendall leaped 
to his feet and ran to secure the bushy tail of the coveted 
prize. But what a sight met his bewildered vision ! It is 
too bad to teil the truth, old fellow, yet it is too good to 
keep ; instead of a fox, he had shot a big brown animal 
generally known throughout the world as a Tom Cat. Ren 
could not get out of the way too quick. The joke reached 
college, and he was known for a long time after as Mr. 
Thomas Rendall. 



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Near the close of the term the Cap and Gown question, 
the "pro-and-anti-colored-student-in-chapel-movement," and 
the embellishment of Dr. McCosh's front door with the 
mystic words, "Horse Collar," served to relieve the tedi- 
ousness of "polling'' and the anxiety of examinations. The 
latter affair gave rise to an indignation meeting in the 
chapel. So much r oise prevailed we were unable to hear 
whether a vote of censure against the painters was carried. 
Minds are about equally divided on that point. 

Closing examinations, except Greek, were unattended 
by anything of an unusual nature. In Thucydides Suplee 
and Parker hopped over too many particles in translat- 
ing the " funeral oration" and " plague " to suit Cam's fas- 
tidious taste. 

Quite a large number of students remained in Princeton 
through the winter and spring vacations. Free from col- 
lege discipline they boarded at the hotels and devoted their 
leisure time to reading, the pleasures of whist, and fun. 
One time hiring Mose and his ebony-hued band they 
treated all Princeton to a serenade. The slightest reminder 
to the serenaders of "the beautiful hic-moon " as then 
warbled, even now brings a grimace to their faces. On 
another occasion when three were joking with the German 
Duke a Xtoi bounded in with a hatchet to "hit him on de 
head," for he &c., which means to those, who will never 
forget the attending circumstances, first, remember how and 
where you are, secondly, consider well before you act. 



SECOND SESSION. 



" What is happiness ?" " Happiness is the harmony or 
the result of the harmony of the susceptibilities of a sen- 
tient being and those objects which were created to satisfy 
it." Eeader, does this ethical definition of happiness satisfy 
you ? If is does, then the quotation has its desired effect ; 
if not, we will recall some of the events crowded into this 
and the short summer sessions and ask you, joining many 
sunny and grateful recollections to the few data given, to 
decide whether the last half of Junior year was or was not 
happiness. 

The disagreeable weather (by the way a peculiarity of 
Princeton) and the bleak uninviting prospect outside gave 
all a chance during January of enjoying the comfort and 
.cheerfuhiess of their cozy rooms. This monotony was in 
a degree removed on the 17th by an amusing event in the 
College Chapel. Dr. Atwater that day conducted the ser- 
vices; as he was about to read from the Bible, Dr. McCosh, 
apparently unacquainted with American forms, quickly rose 
from his chair, advanced to Dr. Atwater's side, and there 
bowed his head thinking a prayer was to follow. He soon 
discovered his mistake and returned to his seat with visible 
agitation. The " national hand" formed the subject of the 
sermon, which was strikingly exemplified by the preacher 
using his own hand as an exponent. 

v] ^Our class first listened to Dr. McCosh's psychological lec- 
tures ; Doctor's articulation and pronunciation were purely 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 81 



Scotch, his idiosyncracies were numerous and laughable and 
his recitations with the " Quite right" were very instruc- 
tive. Thomas occasionally advanced new ideas ; once upon 
McCosh correcting him, he said " you confuse me, sir." 
" Rather say," replied Jeems, "that you confuse yourself." 
At another time Glen asked to leave the room, the request 
was refused. Glen (mad) called at his house after recitation 
and wanted an explanation. Jeems listened to his com- 
plaint in silence for a few moments, then exclaimed "Leave 
my room-leave my room sir ! I have no time to talk to you." 
Glen (very mad) pours into Dr. Atwater's ear his woful tale 
and threatens vengeance. Jeems repeatedly told us that 
" Dr. Thomas Brown of Edinburgh was no relation of Mr. 
Thomas Brown before him — that both were worthy — and 
that he did understand why the young gentlemen should 
make such a noise." He often " intimated" that he would 
" take note of the young gentleman's leaving the room," 
and was thunderstruck and " would not allow such insub- 
ordination" when the class called on him for a speech at the 
close of the term. Afterward learning that speech-calling 
was a sign of respect, not of insubordination, he " intima- 
ted" the morning after the occurrence that he desired to 
see the class after prayers. We remained in chapel, accept- 
ed the Dr's apology, and gave him a rousing cheer when he 
wished " the young gentlemen a pleasant vacation." His 
written examination in the Library was exceedingly diffi- 
cult. One, Mason by name, drawing his table and chair 
into a lucky alcove, coolly took " Intuitions of the Mind" 
from a neighboring bookshelf and at the end of two hours 
handed in remarkably correct and copious answers to all 
the questions propounded. 

On the afternoon of Feb'y 4th the following expressive 
invitation was left at a large number of rooms : 

"Mr. John F. Joline requests the pleasure of your company at the ' Wig- 
wam,' 51 North College, for Thursday night, from ten o'clock until 'balmy.' 
Wheel-barrows provided. E. S. V. P. 

Princeton, Feb. 4, 1869." 



82 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



" Wheel-barrows provided" ! What did this mean ? 
Don't get excited, gentle readers, time will tell what it 
means and how they were used. These kind invitations 
were at once accepted and that night in and outside the 
walls of old E"orth there was a scene 

" At which the pale moon 
Hid its face in affright, and the country all round, 
Was filled with alarm at the revelling sound." 

Scene. Wigwam. Time, 10 o'clock P. M. 

Dramatis Personce. J. Joline, Big Injun, Tom the 
Provost, Jack Patterson, Kline, Harris, Imbrib, A. Jo- 
line, Pierce, Rendall, Mason, Sciiell, Willis, Glen, 
Green, Ward and Parker. 

Eatables. Roast chicken, ditto turkey, rolls, cake, &c. 

Smokeables. Havanas, Dutch pipes, clay pipes, meer- 
schaums, cheroots, " Daniel Boones," &c. 

Drinkables (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) (?) &c. 

John in full dress heartily welcomed his guests and seated 
them as fast as they arrived around the numerous card ta- 
bles; Big Injun " did the polite" to perfection, calling the 
roll at precisely 10| and finding all present, he locked the 
door and stated that their birthday host desired them to ex- 
change cards for something more substantial. The card 
tables were immediately vacated and each took the seat as- 
signed him around the sumptuously spread board. Big 
Injun sat at the head of one table, Imbrie at the head of 
the other. We will not dwell on the gastronomic part,, the 
names of some of the j^ersonce would forbid that. The pecu- 
liar pop of corks — the rattle of knifes, the merry laugh^ 
and the hojj of the hojp'per as Imbrie ' bit,' closed the first 
act. " 

N. B. All happy. 

ACT II. 

Scenejy changed. Table sprinkled with numerous 
glasses. Big punch bowl, filled with lemonade on which 
floods a few dougbnuts, near centre of table. The host 



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seated in state in an elevated chair above which are the 
words " Eat and be merry," 

Exuberance of spirit, sparkhng of eyes, and fluency of 
speech have considerably increased. The long life, happiness, 
and prosperity of our host, are drunk in flowing bumpers ; 
right after which the poet of the evening is introduced, and 
the following poem, the result of two hours thought, is 
delivered : 

The morning Sun was dawning fast 
As into Princeton village passed 
A youth who knew full many a word 
Of Latin and Greek but ne'er had heard 
" Horse-collar — " 

Open his mouth, his tongue beneath 
Rolled in and out between his teeth — 
When on his startled ear there rung 
In accents of some unknown tongue. 
" Horse-collar. — '" 

Next two verses tell of his coming through Nassau St., 
of his gazing at the birth place of the vile sell " Horse col- 
lar'' and of a townsman saying to him "if you enter — 

From every window '11 come a head 
From every head' 11 come a shout 
' Hello, my friend' — you turn about 

(and hear) ' Horse-collar.' '' 

Next three verses show the folly of rashness : 

Dauntless still, by this unstayed 
He entered in this classic shade— 
O ! had he heeded the townsman's word ! 
He heard the cry, he turned and heard 
'•'■Horse-collar.^'' 

The tutor heard him, pass'd him thro' ; 

A freshman now he'd bid adieu — 

To trouble. The class-room enters, spirits' high 

Name called, rose, Tute winked his eye 

and said ''Horse-collar.^' 



84 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



Speechless, amazed, he rushed away — 
Nor stopped, nor turned that blessed day, 
But once gazed he upon this pyre — 
And there he saw round Nassau's Spire 

a '■'' Horse-collar.^'' 

The poet now drained a glass of lemonade amid vocifer- 
ous applause ; tlien gave the party the moral of the poem. 
He bade all men beware of this vilest of sells and indulged 
in a few personalities : 

My friend Mr. Savage, a word to you ; 
Of all this good company within my view 
You'll be the first — I'll go a dollar — 
That'll get off to night another Horse-collar. 

And there's "Dick" Pierce from ' way down East,' 

He deserves a word or two at least — 

As o'er the land may the flag long wave. 

So may the ' turtle dove' coo o'er poor "Dicky's" grave. 

He told Tom Provost he was valuable for what he could 
do, for like the widow's wine if his ale stock ever grew 
short, his ingenuity would devise a way to obtain some 
more. 

And there is Mr. Patterson, now 
My poor tougue fails me — while I bow. 
Two or three weak hairs on his chin I 
Lord Heavens ! Jack ! that's quite 'too thin.' 

Imbrie succeeded admirably in replying to the toast, 
" The Faculty." Jack Patterson brought down the house 
in his reply to *' Smut," after which Injun presents our 
host with a book entitled " Mischievous John." Parepa 
EoSA then sings the plaintive ditty of the "Turtle Dove ;" 
being encored, she gives them " Away down in Maine.' 
The entire company joins in swelling the chorus. 

Scene III. — N". B. all comfortable. 

Time 1 o'clock. 

Indescribable confusion prevails. One guest using the 
wall for writing paper and turkey bone for pencil, franti- 



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cally endeavors to dot down events. Two individuals 
are declining a well known Latin pronoun as they vainly 
endeavour to define "Smut." A West College man mixes 
three kinds of liquors and gives the compound to one who 
never felt " so funny and dizzy before." Another standing 
on the table is spouting his J. O. speech, and with unsteady 
hand is pouring the contents of his glass on the head of a 
Marylander, who, speaking on the woes of Poland, insists on 
finishing his few remarks. Scraps of songs, bits of eloquence, 
animated conversations, and pealing choruses are promis- 
cuously mingled. 

Scene IV. — N. B. all perfectly comfortable. Same as 
Scene III or a little more so. 

ACT III. 

In which the wheelbarrows are used with two or 
three guests ; things are getting terribly mixed. Every- 
thing presents to their vision a strange, complicated, con- 
fused and double appearance. The tables seem to dance while 
the chairs are embracing the necks of the bottles. They 
begin to feel sleepy, and think it is about time to say good 
night. This done, each leads two companions down stairs ; 
reaching the Campus, his friends placing him in a convenient 
wheebarrow, trundle him over to East or West. It is said a 
smile of joy irradiated one contented countenance as gazing 
from the wheelbarrow upon the starry firmament he mur- 
mured, " pooty eetle stars, bootiful eetle stars, I love de 
ittle twinkling stars." Another declared he was all right — 
could go to his room alone, &c. He was discovered some 
time after talking to the trees in the Campus ; addressing 
them as "Mister Faculty." He was very angry that he was 
not here allowed to '■'■finish his few remarks.'^ We must pass 
over the coal scene in the opposite room where "one was 
dying," and " wont you for the sake of suffering humanity 
give us a chew of tobacco?" Also over the scene later 
enacted, when two of the put-to-bed-guests suddenly re- 



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appeared in the "Wigwam," and wanted to know where 

was ? and how when carried back, a window in East 

was suddenly raised and out popped a head that wanted to 
'■'■finish his few remarks.'' Yes — all these as well as the deep 
refreshing slumbers we will omit and drop the curtain on 
the last scene of the memorable drama. 

Epilogue. — Morning Chapel. Time 7:30. All our friends 
of the previous night are present attired with more than 
usual neatness. Their entire appearance is faultless. After 
prayers they meet outside Chapel, exchange a few " how 
de does ?" and "good morning's," and unanimously decide 
that around the 4th of February will cling many a sweet, 
joyful recollection. 

February 15th, a large number hearing C Moore had a 
piece of the original " Noah's Ark," visited him to see 
more of it. Charles was rather taken aback at the long 
file of '70 men that came pouring in his quarters ; he how- 
ever took the joke in good part, showed them the curiosity, 
and proposed that the company should continue their visits. 
This suggestion meeting with universal approbation they 
forthwith started for De Witt's room. Nissley furthered 
matters by raising the dead-latch with his heel and in all 
marched. Mose was taking it easy with his feet on the 
table, his hat hung on his right ear, and playing the 
"Arkansas Traveller" on his renowned fiddle. The visitors 
here danced the Lancers, sung a few songs, then went to 
Kinkead's room. Pryor shouted to Kin to open his door, 
for all were expecting a hearty welcome. What was their 
surprise as the door slowly opened to find the gentleman 
from old Kentuck brandishing a poker, who with blazing 
eyes and frightful mien threatened to kill the first man that 
entered. The would-be visitors were pained at this rough 
reception ; so turning the cold shoulder they walked down 
stairs and left him to his peace. 

On Washington's Birthday a "cut" was tried, it proved 
a lamentable fizzle. Hooper however, in behalf of the 



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class, arose in recitation and requested Prof. Duffield to 
give us a holiday, which he was unwilling or unable to 
do ; this may account for 

"D. D. D. D. I). 13. D." 

" InierpretaHo a Dado," 

that covered the walls some days after. 

March 3d, there was a class meeting in the Junior room 
to elect class officers, choose editors for the Lit., and discuss 
the plan of issuing a semi-monthly paper. Suplee was 
elected President, Irvin Secretary, A. Henry Treasurer. 
The voting for* Lit. Editors was brisk, the chair announced 
the following gentlemen chosen as Editors: 

T f A. B. Kelly, 
June, I ^_ D. Suplee. 

October / ^- H Hooper, 



December 



{ W. II. Halsey. 
F. Lmbrie, 

S. Harris. 



"' { H 



^jf 1 f E. E. Green, 

M'^^-^I^'Id.R. Sessions. 

Halsey left college and Imbrie ably supplied his place. 
Schell, owing to the resignation of one of the corps, in 
March, was incorporated among this talented body and 
brought out the best "011a Pod" of the season. The paper 
project was indefinitely postponed. 

The " Typical Forms of '72," and the annual Catalogue 
made their appearance about the same time. The editors of 
the former eventually '-made the acquaintance" of the Facul- 
ty, while the latter served to satisfactorily explain where and 
with lohom Peters roomed. His mysterious and ambiguous 
answer to Dr. Atwater concerning his abode was a standing 
joke on Johnny for a long time, 

Sam Gummere did the agreeable two or three evenings 
to the "Petri." His invitations were accepted without 
mucli pressing. Sam's brandy at these parties was first as 
well as French proof, his eatables bordered on the Epicu- 



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rean style, and little Peter, fixed up for the occasion, nimbly 
attended to all. The punch Dan Elmer and his friend 
made for the assembled " Petri" fully corroborated] the 
existing report that "Puify's" stronghold was punch making. 
One most estimable guest, whose name belies his high 
nature and character, left the room in a terrible hurry. 
We were glad to learn next day that a strong segar caused 
his speedy departure, not the strong (?). The pyramids of 
ice-cream, the quantities of segars, and the other necessaries 
easily imagined that decked Sam's tables at these "spreads," 
and the pleasant, jovial way time passed until the small 
hours of morning, will not soon/ade from the " Petri's" 
memories. 

April 1st — All Fools Day — Tom Brown the hatter sold 
all the plugs that had accumulated on his hands for years. 
Adorned with these a crowd of students preceded by Pen- 
nington's paste-board band marched around the triangle. 
In the evening the Wizard Oil man met with a warm 
reception. 



It must be known that the Historian encounters many dis- 
advantages. He is not permitted to adorn his writings with 
fanciful pictures or draw sketches from the colors of imagi- 
nation. His material must be actual facts and he must treat 
them in a strictly truthful and impartial manner. We say 
this as we are about to mention an event of rather question- 
able character. Should one say "Mr. Historian, why don't 
you pass this over ?" our answer would be " We never 
propose to give any one a ground or reason of alleging 
against us the sin of omission, especially, in matters of a 
delicate nature." 

The event to which we refer was the hazing of a member 
of the Sophomore Class on April 12th. The facts are 
briefly as follows : By words and actions a certain s.tudent 
incurred the wrath of " Ye Grabbist, Ye Artful Dodger, 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



Ye Arm-Holder, Ye Carvist of Wool, Ye Right Leg- 
Holder, Ye Rope Keeper, Ye Much Injured Junior, 
Ye Left-Arm Holder, and Ye Scissors Porter," and as 
Cicero would say, ^^ Jc.cit quidam casus ejus caput, quasi 
certaminis causa, in mecliayn coiUejiiionem." One night he was 
taken from North College to the ball ground, there treated 
in a barber-ou8 manner, and released. This occurrence 
caused high class feeling. Just as time was pouring its 
healing balm on the feelings of offended and offenders, a 
thunder storm pregnant with danger, and betokening 
innumerable woes, loomed in the heavens ; the Trustees and 
Faculty were to thoroughly sift the affair — were to carry it 
before the civil courts, and were to demand the extreme 
penalty of the law. Daily the muttering of the thunder 
became more distinct, daily the lightnings became more 
vivid, daily the heavens more foreboding. One Professor 
aided by the President bade the genial winds of justice 
dispel and scatter the ominous cloud of wrong and thus 
averted the impending doom. Here the whole matter 
ended. 

Several ludicrous incidents when affairs looked most 
serious must be mentioned ; as the " Ten Bells" one time 
were seated around a table in the parlor of the Mansion 
House, resting their dejected faces on their hands, and ex- 
pecting public expulsion every moment, one of the number 
arose, thoughtfully paced the floor, then sadly laying his 
hand on a companion-in -misery's shoulder with a woe-be- 
gone expression, said : " I do not care for myself, hut I do care 
for my sister.'" This was too much for anybody under any cir- 
cumstances. A perfect storm of laughter followed. To be 
brief, the culprits, though in a different manner, suffered 
as much as their victim. It is certain they will never again 
embark on such a risky enterprise, and just as certain 
that 



90 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



" When, after years 
Of fights and fears, 
Each one this story tells, 
I'll freely bet they won't forget, 
The tale of old " Ten Bells/' 

April 14th, the first game of anew series for the champion- 
ship was played between '69 and '70. '70 won by a score 
of 15 t^; 13. A few days after '69 won the second game by 
two runs — score 14 to 12. 26th of June, '70 won the third 
and deciding game, also the championship for 1869. 

April 24th, on entering the chapel, we found all the 
Faculty there sitting in solemn conclave. Jeems issued an 
amnesty proclamation pardoning all the Editors of '72's 
Rake, and all the suspected ones of the April 15th fire. 
This fire was a peculiar aflair, and added one more fact to 
the truth long ago established, that here the innocent must 
suffer. On the night in question Parker and Halsey were 
"polling" with Sloan. Hearing an alarm of fire, they shut 
their "trans," gave '-Rocks" a rest, and walked out into 
the Campus. Here they witnessed the bonfire, and at the 
solicitation of Tom Jobs went out in town for some refresh- 
ments. All places being closed they tried to rouse the 
baker. One clambering up to the second story drummed 
merrily at the windows and sung out : "Gracious baker, be 
80 kind as to descend and furnish us with nutriment." 
Parker tells him to come down, that he cannot wake the 
baker and warns him to desist lest the old fellow taking 
him for a burglar shoots him. The "climbist" after growl- 
ing about the un charitableness of getting shooting-iron 
when you ask for bread, descends and together they return 
to college. Tute O'Brien "spotted" them, and after a brief 
examination the Faculty, who doubted their veracity, 
suspended them. It was not until they went to Justice 
Mount, swore to an afiadavit that they were guiltless, that 
they were reinstated. 

This afternoon Prof. Guyot gave us an extra lecture on 
the "American Continent." 



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May 13th unfortunately proved rainy for '69's Class 
Day. The cannon exercises were conducted in the chapel, 
and in the evening Graifula's band charmed the immense 
crowd of fair ones there gathered with its dulcet strains. 
All the exercises redounded to the honor of '69, whose 
members bore away with them the kindest wishes of their 
many, many, friends, 

June 29th, Whig Hall celebrated her hundredth anniver- 
sary. A procession was formed at 10:45 in front of the 
Hall and moved to the First Presbyterian Church, when 
Prof. Henry C. Cameron read the history of the Hall, and 
Richard S. Field, LL.D., delivered an oration. At 2:45 
the meeting adjourned to the Second Presbyterian Church, 
where a fine collation was served. Here toasts were offered 
and responc'ed to by eminent men. Whig Centennial was 
a grand success. 

In the evening the Junior Orators did credit to the 
college, gained universal praise for themselves, and reflected 
honor on the class. 

The history of our class became in some degree inter- 
woven with that of the scientific history of our country in 
connection with the eclipse observations of 1869. 

Eclipses are accommodating things. As far as past 
records throw any light on the subject they have never 
"gone back" on people, and have always with the regularity 
of the chapel bell been np to time and prediction. 
Almanacs and astronomers had advertised a grand celestial 
shin-dig of an eclipse nature to take place on the seventh 
day of the August intervening between the end of our 
Junior and the commencement of our Senior year. The 
show, however, owing no doubt to a want of enterprise 
and the proper feeling on the part of the national Congress 
was a very sectional afliliir. Records show no attempt on 
the part of this honorable body to make the exhibition 
universal and give the whole country a view of the per- 
formance in its totality. As therefore the eclipse wouldn't 



92 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



get out of its way to accomodate people, people had to get 
out of their way to accommodate it, on the very same prin- 
ciple that induced a certain individual of Asiacic history 
and strange religious proclivities to go to a certain moun- 
tain which wouldn't come to him. In the present case 
however certain members of our class may be most devoutly 
thankful that such was the dispensation of nature and 
Providence. Prof. Alexander, better known as "Stevey," 
was appointed by our national Congress to view the pheno- 
mena of the eclipse scientifically. He and General Hal- 
stead determined to make Iowa the place of observation. 
On this laudable and scientific mission which left Princeton 
for Ottumwa, Iowa, on the afternoon of July 29th, 
the Professor took with him as assistants our esteemed 
classmates, Hooper, Moore, and Peters; Yeisley joined 
the party at Philadelphia. In taking these young gentlemen 
the Doctor, it is said, on the authority of one of the class, 
was moved by the following considerations : Peters 
was taken along to im}mrt knowledge to the party, Moore 
to gain knowledge. Hooper to criticise the knowledge thus 
gained, while Yeisley, 'tis said, was taken along as a com- 
plement. In reference to the last mentioned, if he was not 
joined to the party for the reason thus assigned, it is difiS- 
cult to determine why he was, although it is said his labors 
were of such an exhausting nature that he did not recover 
his wonted energies during the whole of Senior year. The 
Historian will do the assistants the justice of saying that 
they were as a company a body of young men fully imbued 
and " enthused""^ with a love for science, free passes, eclipseSy 
and big dinners. The disposition of the forces at the 
Philadelphia depot while waiting for the departure of the 
western train, was said to have been characteristic. Moore 
was seen earnestly engaged in inquiring of the ticket-agent, 
during the intervals elapsing between the sale of tickets. 



* Coined in lecture V on Political Economy. 



HISTORY OF TPIE CLASS OF 1870. 93 

what was the probable cost of the construction of the Penn- 
sylvania Railroad, what the number of accidents, what the 
probabilities of an accident on the next train, what the 
health of his agent, what the number of his family, what 
the maiden name of his wife, what the general state of his 
wife's and children's health, whether he or they ever had 
the measles, and such other questions as suggested them- 
selves to this gentleman's naturally inquiring mind. 
Peters was displaying his erudition most abundantly in 
instructing a group of cab-men in reference to the transits 
of Venus, the modes and the uses of the odolite. It is 
said they departed from his presence wiser and better 
men. 

Gen. Hooper who had been overset by the porter, while 
his generalship was gazing sarcastically at the rafters of 
the depot, was heard charmingly stigmatizing the "pussen 
of African 'scent" as a gentleman of brilliant whiteness of 
complexion, of high feeling, urbanity, and civility. Yeisley 
was asleep on the telescope box. The outward journey we 
learn lasted about four days and a half, at the end of which 
time the party found themselves in Ottumwa at a hotel 
of original name, the "Ballingball House." While gliding 
through the wheat lands of Pennsylvania, the woodlands of 
Ohio, and the prairies of Indiana and Illinois the members 
of the party were much enlivened by the original and 
piquant remarks of Peters, while they were enriched with 
tlie results of Moore's investigations. The only mishap 
befalling the party is one in connection with a star fair and 
twinkling which crossed the path of the party somewhere 
in the Ohios and cast too warm a ray into Hooper's heart. 
Entering upon the General's horizon from the neighboring 
car-window near which and in close proximity to which she 
sat, she arose in his soul a thing of beauty and a joy, but 
oh ! not forever. Before Aurora woke she was gone. A 
town of Indiana claimed her and she acknowledged the 
claim. In the darkness and the nio-ht she had left the train 



94 HISTORY OP THE CLASS OF 1870. 



of the party, it is hoped with regret, and morning light 
discovered an empty seat whose crimson lining, a little the 
worse for bituminous, she would press ah! never more. 

General dropped a tear to her memorj^, and his nearest 
friend discovered a still deeper tone of sarcasm when, on 
the following day, the part}^ having stopped at a small town 
for refreshments, he characterized the flavor of an egg 
containing the incipient formations of animality, as deli- 
cious, and asked the assiduous waiter for another with the bill. 
The Historian regrets that he cannot give more of the par- 
ticulars of this interesting and romantic episode ; but 
history is thus often obliged to grieve over the poverty of 
the data of most important and far-reaching events. 

The time of the party during their stay at Ottumwa was 
divided between Observatory Hill (where the Alexander 
Observatory had been raised), the tap-room of the hotel, 
and the promenades of the infant city, upon which it is said 
they were ever saluted by the euphonious and dignified 
title of " Misters Astronomers," a malicious accent how- 
ever being sometimes put upon the first syllable of the last 
word. General Halstead is said to have placed his Junior 
force under military discipline, dividing them into guards 
and watches, and assigning them duties diurnal, nocturnal, 
infernal and otherwise. It is stated on the authority of one at 
the same time the most veracious and voracious of the party, 
that several slight difficulties occurred relating to the reliev- 
ing of the night guards of the Observatory, every one being 
desirous of the honor of being constituted guardian of the 
post during the "silent watches of the night." Especially 
was this honor coveted by Yeisley, who, however, was so 
* unfortunate as to be prevented from serving in his turn by 
a sickness which had the peculiarity of seizing him periodi- 
cally on the evening of every third day. The attentions 
of the party were devoted about equally to science and 
ladies. In the ranks of the latter Moore's siders are said 
to have made sad havoc, while the series of well-directed 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 95 



questions that constituted his conversation soon led their 
gentle natures to suppose that he took a more than friendly 
interest in their well-heing. Peters, 'tis said, on various 
occasions deigned to explain to the interior understandings 
of the fair visitors to the Observatory, the uses, history, 
construction, scientific bearings and philosophical teachings 
of the various scientific tools, utensils and implements with 
which tlie hill abounded. Hooper's eye we regret to say 
was entirely unattracted by the beauty of the Ottumwa fair, 
his vision being blinded to aught else by that star of the 
first magnitude, the fair one of the "Fort Wayne and 
Chicago." 

The disposition of the assistant's corps on the after- 
noon of the eventful Saturday is said to have been 
most agreeable to all parties concerned. Hooper, stationed 
at one of the chronometers, sings out in his clear, sharp 
tones the seconds as they click during the hours of gather- 
ing gloom, and on through the darkness of totality. So 
intent is he with the thing of earth — the measure of minutes 
and seconds — that he gazes not heavenward, beholds not the 
great sun, the measure of days and years, looks not upon 
the awful sublimity of its total eclipse, the gathering splen- 
dors of its brilliant corona— in other words, "sees not one 
bit of totality which I have come one thousand miles to 
behold." Yeisley finds himself assigned to the thermome- 
ters ; of the variations of these little instruments Yeisley 
is said to have taken note every ten minutes, the result of 
which observations of such moment to science embodied 
in a voluminous report, may now be found on the shelves of 
the Smithsonian Library in Washington. To save trouble 
and prevent the necessity of locomotion, he kept the ther- 
mometers in his pocket and pulled them out every ten 
minutes or so. Peters assumes with dignity the charge of 
the barometer, at the same time laying hold on two teles- 
copes, through both of which he gazed at once in rapt 
attention, expatiating at the same time on the grand 



96 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



acMevements of science and modern civilization, of both 
of which he conceived his telescopes to be exponents. 
This gentleman is said to have seen stars during the 
totality, also .the coat-tail of the old man in the moon, the 
left button of which he declares has been pulled off. He 
also avers that during the total eclipse most things looked 
green to him. On his stating this fact to the Doctor, Stevey 
replied that the color was entirely subjective. 

After the eclipse Moore was appointed a committee o^ 
one to inquire of the denizens of the village how their 
cows, chickens, and children behaved during the perform- 
ance. Much valuable information was thus gained by the 
indefatigable energies ot this efficient officer. 

After a sojourn of two weeks the eclipse party of Prince- 
ton College and the Class of '70 bade farewell to their 
scientific hill and the scene of their scientific labors. Their 
coming had constituted an epoch in the history of that far- 
off western village like to that produced by the coming of 
the Dorians into Peloponessus, of Caesar into Gaul, or any 
other classical coming you may mention. On the night of 
their departure several " Mary Janes," " Sallie Anns," 
"Lucy Amelias," "Sophronia Anns," and "Mne Apples,"* 
died of a broken heart. This sad calamity might have 
been averted if Moore had left his siders behind, or if 
Peters had bottled up and distributed a few of his smiles 
before he bade adieu forever to the Ottumwa fair. We have 
been unable to gather any facts of historic interest that 
transpired on the home trip. Those that we have given 
have been stated with all that respect for historic veracity 
that so distinguished a Herodotus, and not that tone of 
levity, and with that disregard of truth so characteristic of 
a Livy. At Philadelphia the party separated to meet 
again beside the waters of the Pio Grande, on the plains 
of Texas, Anno Domini 1878, at which time it is probable 
another eclipse will come off if nothing occurs to prevent it. 



Vide, "Lower Bridge." 



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Tlie parting of the votaries of science of the eclipse 
party of 1870 is said to have been affecting in the extreme, 
as at the New York depot Hooper, Moore, and Peters 
started for their New Jersey homes, while Yeisley took 
the express for Baltimore. The next session found them 
all at their accustomed places, and in the selection of their 
studies they showed the scientific spirit that the sight of 
nature's grandest phenomenon had infused into their breasts, 
all taking Stevey select — with the exception of the General, 
who, we regret to say, preferred Greek. Perhaps if he had 
seen the eclipse his choice would have been different. 
Peters was one of the three who took notes in Astronomy 
and Mathematics during Senior Year, which would pro- 
bably not have been the case had it not been his good 
fortune to have been associated with our eminent Profes- 
sor in furthering the cause of science in its most elevated 
sphere. 



SENIOR YEAR. 



CLASS OFFICERS. 



FIRST SESSION. 

President, 

THOMAS D. SUPLEE. 

Secretary, 

SAMUEL IRVIN. 

Treasurer, 

ALEXANDER HENRY. 



SECOND SESSION. 

President, 

WILLIAM P. SCHELL. 

Secretary, 

SAMUEL IRVIN. 

Treasurer, 

WM. D. THOMAS. 



ENTERED. 

J. MARION TANNER, Keene, Ky. 

D. J. SATTERFIELD, Pulaski, Pa. 

CHARLES A. REYNOLDS, Leaksville, N. C. 



FIRST SESSION. 



How profound is the import, bow vast the significance, 
contained in the words Senior Year! Sweet and delicious 
was the atmosphere that surrounded the " verdant Fresh- 
man;" cherished in memory are the reminiscences of the 
rollicking Sophomore ; gladly do we look back to Junior 
Year, and with delight ponder over its joys and gaze ui3on 
the many images conspicuous in its smoky haze. But what 
makes the contrast between the present and the preceding 
years so wide, what renders it so pre-eminent, so dear ? 
The bearing, the action, and the heart of the student readily 
answer the question. Senior Year brings one to the real- 
izing sense that he is a man. This principle actuates him 
and characterizes his course. Deviate he often does, yet he 
wanders only to return to, and be more deeply impressed 
by the conviction that life is a reality. 

We found the College internally and externally under- 
going a marked and commendable change. The spirit of 
liberality and enterprise met the eye at every turn. The 
new Observatory was fast approaching completion ; closely 
adjoining, the Gymnasium, with its modern paraphernalia, 
was springing up as if by magic. Back of the Museum, 
Dickinson Hall, erected by the liberality of John C. Green, 
daily became more an object of admiration owing to its 
uniqueness and size. Such world-wide notoriety had 
Princeton gained that the chapel was enlarged to accom- 



100 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



niodate the tlirongs that came pouring in from all quarters. 
The same spirit was manifest outside the College. The 
Second Presbyterian Church with its imposing front pleas- 
antly relieved the monotony of ISTassau Street. Further 
down, the Episcopal Church, adorned with its Gothic tow- 
ers, was nearly finished. Near by, the lands of a lady 
whose generosity and kindness were destined to receive 
encomiums of praise from all, had undergone a marvellous 
change. The dense forest here had disappeared ; and the 
winding, shady walks, the delightful croquet-grounds, the 
charming arbors, and the picturesque beauty so tastefully 
presented reminded one of the appearance which imagina- 
tion is apt to place around the chateaux of France or the 
manors of an English Baron. 

Internally we found the same agreeable change. Early 
morning prayers were abolished ; and an elective system of 
study with its immense advantages was offered to the stu- 
dents ; Princeton seemed to have throwh aside the cloak of 
old fogyism and put on a mantle better fitted for the age. 
In choosing the elective branches, Modern Languages, then 
taught by Professor Comfort, were especially popular. Dr. 
Schanck in Applied Chemistry had the pleasure of lectur- 
ing to the whole class with five exceptions. Mathematics, 
Latin, and Greek were "drawn very mild;" while the His- 
tory of Philosophy commanded the votes of ten, which 
immortal ten has been rightly styled "the little band." 
Every "Wednesday morning the Senior Room was filled to 
hear the interesting lectures of Dr. Hart on English Liter- 
ature. 

The first object of importance in class matters which re- 
quired attention, was the selection of a class photographer. 
Sarony sent down his circulars, while Howell, fearing we 
might not fully understand and appreciate his abilities, 
came personally and brought along the famous "See ? See?" 
The class was about equally divided; on September 9th we 
voted. Sarony's agent first favored the class with an ac- 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 101 



count of Sarony's perfection ; Howell followed with his 
claims; then they withdrew and we proceeded to vote, 
amid the utmost confusion. The base-ball spirit of Sopho- 
more year now burst forth with greater vehemence than 
ever. The chair announced a tie vote. Tom Brown arose 
and said he had not voted ; Sarony's adherents declared he 
could not, after the votes had been counted. Davvy, parli- 
amentary fashion, proved that he could ; so Tom cast the 
deciding vote in favor of Howell. Shouts of " See ! See !" 
and " Hurrah for Howell!" followed. De Witt confiden- 
tially said to a friend, " How-iveU we did it !" He paid the 
penalty for this execrable pun by getting a fearful "mean." 
After much contention it was agreed to take another 
ballot, which resulted in favor of Sarony, 35 to 39. Some 
days after the dissatisfied portion of the class called another 
meeting in the Museum and declared Sarony's electioji 
illegal. The word "row" inadequately expresses the scene 
that ensued. The exasperated friends of Sarony still con- 
tested the point. Innumerable motions for reconsideration 
brought up the question whether proxies should be allowed. 
Proxies were the Howell men's strong hold. In the midst 
of great disorder Kinkead declared the meeting adjourned. 
The Howell men retired ; those remaining proceeded to 
elect SuPLEE Class President; and when he said "All in 
favor of Sarony, please say 'Aye,' " an aye with such a force 
was uttered that even the manikin seemed to smile assent. 
"We were now in a position called Syllogismus Cornutus. 
There were two sets of officers and two photographers cho- 
sen ; what course were we to follow ? Common sense hap- 
pily suggested a plan, viz : to hand in a written vote to a 
committee chosen from both factions. This was done in 
Tom Brown's room, and the vote cast gave Howell ten 
majority. A day or two before, Sam Irvin telegraphed to 
Sarony to come down, as he was elected ; down he came, 
but only to find that "there's many a slip between cup and 
lip." As committee to aid Howell, Suplee, Kyle, and Oli- 



102 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 

PHANT were appointed by the class. He erected a shanty 
back of East College, and here with " Rudolphe" for a 
"supe" and Dean as a skilful and accommodating assistant, 
gave universal satisftiction. (N. B. — At the time of writing 
this, June 14th, we have not seen the pictures.) 

In October Prof. Aiken, who in August had been elected 
to the Presidency of Union College, left us. Our class held 
a meeting and decided to present to him some souvenir 
by which he might remember those who had been so long 
his pupils. Messrs. Whitehill, Shelby and Savage were 
appointed a committee to superintend the affair, purchase 
the present, etc. The last was a beautiful ebony cane, with 
a massive gold head, bearing on it the inscription — " Pre- 
sented to Prof. Chas. A. Aiken by the Class of 1870, Oct. 
9th, 1869, as a mark of esteem." Around the top was 
graven in large letters, " Princeton." 

On the day in question (Oct. 9th), at 12 o'clock, a large 
audience of students and towns-people assembled in the 
college chapel, the faculty in their gowns sitting upon the 
stage. Messrs, Whitehill and A. Joline then escorted 
Professor Aiken to a seat, while Messrs. Shelby and 
Savage did the same for Mr, Henry S. Harris, who had 
been elected by the class to make the presentation address. 
He then pronounced the following oration : 

'■'■ Honored Sir : — Amid the pleasures of the last vacation 
the students of this college were startled by the announce- 
ment through the public press, that the Trustees of Union 
College had elected you to the Presidency of that celebrated 
institution of learning. This was received by them with 
mingled feelings of regret and pleasure — pleasure at the 
distinguished recognition of 3"our ability, regret at the near 
prospect it afforded of your separation from them, and this 
college, the object of their deep solicitude. * * 

Many had indulged the hope that your talents would be 
given to this college till the time should come when you 
should be laid in yonder cemetery, side by side with the 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 103 



sages who have offered up their Uves liere for the beuefit of 
their race, and who now sleep there, forever, their rude 
memorial stones calling forth the reverence of master and 
scholar. ****** 

The Senior Class, who entered into connection with this 
college at the same time that you did, and who are about 
to dissolve that connection but a little after you, have 
thought proper to express their feelings upon this, the occa- 
sion of your departure. They have designed to embody 
that expression in something that shall be more enduring 
than words — something that shall be like our remembrance 
of you — as lasting as our lives. To that end, they have 
commissioned him who now addresses you to present this 
testimonial as a token of their respect and kindly feeling 
towards you. On it is your name and theirs and Prince- 
ton's. Of them may it prove a memorial. My delegate^ 
duty of presenting it I now perform, expressing, at the 
same time, at the close of an intercourse at once pleasant 
and profitable, our appreciation and gratitude for your 
instruction and kindness, and our congratulations upon the 
high position to which you have lately been called. In it 
may you prosper. May your administration there be as 
successful as your professorship has been here ; and may 
the name of your college attain still greater celebrity than 
ever before. If your efforts are crowned with the success 
desired, rest assured that none will rejoice more than your 
friends the Class of 1870. 

With the kindest remembrances of the past, the most 
ardent hopes for your future, in their name, I now bid you 
farewell, as you go forth, forever, from the time-honored 
walls of this venerable college." 

Prof. Aiken responded in a serious and sportive vein. 
He said he had taken pleasure in instructing a class which 
had come out Pryor ijrimus. Prof. A. said that considera- 
tions of duty, not personal inclination, called him away 
from Princeton. The Prof, thanked the class warmly for 



104 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



their testimonial, and bade tliem farewell with no little 
emotion. 

Dr. McCosh then bade the Professor farewell in behalf of 
the Faculty and College. He felt assured that he could 
attribute to them the same feelings that the orator of the 
Senior class had expressed in behalf of his classmates. 
Many of the recent successful changes in the college curric- 
ulum, he said, were due to Prof. Aiken. All would miss 
him. The faculty, he said, would miss his clearness and 
sagacity, his scholarship and counsel. They expected to 
secure as able a successor, but the difficulty of finding him 
must needs be very great. 

To this Prof Aiken replied gracefully and feelingly. 
The exercises then concluded, having lasted about an hour. 
As the class passed out each one took him by the hand and 
Jpade him farewell. 

In Freshman Year '70 could boast of no quartette ; the 
musical talents of the class were mostly displayed in sing- 
ing those time-honored songs in which noise and numbers 
are the only requisites for a success. In Sophomore Year 
A. Kelly, W. Miller, Johnston and Spear formed the '70 
Amateur Quartette ; they practised in Miller's room, at 
Carpenter's, those entrancing songs which were destined in 
future years in the late hours of night to lull to sleep the 
beauty of Princeton. In Junior Year the quartette was 
reorganized, Irvin taking the place of Spear, and it became 
established more firmly as a permanent organization. Ser- 
enaded during this term for the first time ; went to Rocky 
Hill with the " Msennerchor " and sang the ""Waltz" from 
the "Arion" with great effect. J. Joline in the latter part 
of the year filled Miller's place, and Tom Brown also join- 
ed, changing the quartette for a time into a quintette. 
Brown soon left, owing to a chronic fit of laziness and a 
disinclination to practise ; Yan Rensselaer was added. On 
J. O. night they serenaded for the benefit of strangers; 
were also invited to the supper of the Class of '69, where 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 105 



they sang several pieces and were pledged in a glass of 
champagne. From this time their harmonious strains be- 
came 80 charming that while, unlike Orpheus, they did not 
move the trees, they nevertheless were warmly applauded 
and drew innumerable bouquets from many windows. 
While the Historian could recount many of their adven- 
tures, he must be content to truthfully narrate the closing 
serenade of the session, although the time and place they 
sang "Would I were with Thee," richly deserves mention. 
On the evening of the 26th of October, Johnston, Sam 
Irvin, J. JoLiNE and Van Rensselaer left Johnston's room 
for a midnight serenade. Dr. McCosh was regaled with 
the "Laugh of a Child." Further up N"assau Street their 
melodious chords brought lights to, and a big pound-cake 
out of, a window. Their voices being in excellent tune 
and their feelings most buoyant, they concluded to favor 
Mrs. John R. Thomson with the " EveningBells." Enter- 
ing the tastefully arranged and spacious grounds, they 
stationed themselves under the deep bay-windows of this 
beautiful mansion. As cats hate rats, so dogs hate cats 
and kittens also, as was here well shown. For no sooner had 
the last soothing strains of the serenaders died away on the 
midnight air than old " Shanty," a dog of uncomfortably 
large proportions and savage appearance, rousing himself 
from his seeming lethargy, with a fierce growl and a tre- 
mendous leap dropped right among " Ye '70 Quartette." 
" Then there was hurrying to and fro;" two ran across the 
back lawn and scaling the picket fence reached Mercer St. 
more dead than alive. Kit Johnston and Tom Mason made 
for the front gate ; these gentlemen were attired in breeches 
of spotless white ; as luck would have it the fence and gate 
had been recently painted. Kit tripped on the chain and 
came square against it; Tom followed; Kit says Tom said 
something like "D — n that dog!" Quick to rise, they 
reached the sidewalk and were safe. Inspection follows : 
Kit, with a look of profound disgust, glancing at his spot- 



106 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



ted breeches and then at "Shanty" — who, jumping, howl- 
ing, and barking, seemed to enjoy the fun — exclaimed: 
^' Blast that dog V With Mason, words were inadequate 
for the occasion ; viewing his spoiled corduroys, he 
"hove a sigh" and muttered "Alas ! my trowsers !" Pas- 
sing down ]^assau Street they meet the remainder of the 
party ; each has a funny story to tell, and all enjoy a hearty 
laugh. Coming through the campus near two o'clock and 
seeing a light in Tute O'Brien's room, they treat him to 
that very appropriate song, " Say, Kaiser, don't you want 
to buy a dog?" then quickly dispersed to drown their cares 
and joys in sleep. 

The necessity of drawing for divisions for Chapel stage 
speaking and of taking action on other matters, brought 
the class together on September 18th. Dr. Mcllvaine had 
previously informed us that our speeches must be handed 
in two weeks before speaking ; that the writing must be 
legible; that he expected a great deal from the class, and 
limited the number of words to 850. All speeches contain- 
ing more, he said, would be rejected. The first division 
spoke October 30. Meeting in the east end of ISTorth College, 
when the bell ceased ringing they marched into chapel 
wearing the customary flowing gowns. The Seventh 
Regiment band furnished music for the occasion. The 
chapel was crowded with ladies and students, and the divi- 
sion came ofi' with flying colors. The remaining divisions 
spoke the following Saturdays. Dr. McCosh rendered these 
exercises particularly interesting by his quaint " intima- 
tions." Nearly all the class rowled and all were happy, 
especially when they had finished. All expected to hear a 
glowing account of " Life in the Adirondacks " from 
Wallie Miller, as his subject read "Life in the Woods." 
He edified us with a masterly production on " Life in 
Words." Graff ulla's Seventh Regiment Band, the Trenton 
Band, and the College Quartette, were at various times 
secured. The Fourth Division preferred a hot supper to 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 107 



music. The night after the speaking, we are told, they did 
justice to a well spread table at the "Sepoy." 

One of the best sells of the season was that connected 
with the Strawberry Festival in Guyot's potato-patch. It 
is a current report that Revolutionary soldiers knew 
there was to be hot work whenever "Old Put" prayed; 
80 every student knew that something was "up" as often as 
Willis, Tom ProvOvST, and Jack Savage were seen 
together. One day Savage goes to W. Gummere, J. J oline, 
Parker, Young, and Shotwell,and imparts the pleasant news 
that there is afine strawberry patch back of Prof. Gruyot's 
house; that the strawberries are ready to pick; that if 
they will keep quiet he (Savage) will pilot them to the 
ground where they can bag a bushel or so. This proposi- 
tion was received with joy, and chuckling over a chance to 
bore "Rocks," they go to their rooms, disguise themselves, 
and start with pilot Jack about eleven o'clock. Willis 
and Provost well armed, stationed by the side of a fence 
near the "patch" and choking with suppressed laughter at 
the prospect of the forth-coming scene, calmly await the 
approach of the thieves. A little after eleven they hear a 
noise, and tumbling over the high fence comes Savage, 
followed by his hungry baud. Jack says, " Follow me," 
and leads them up the walk to an immense potato-bed. 
The night was very dark, and Gummere, feeling among 
the potato-vines, ejaculates " Thunder ! what large straw- 
berry-vines ! what whoppers the berries must be!" Jack 
enjoins silence. All of a sudden two forms jump upon the 
fence and in clarion tones are heard the awful words : 
" Ah ! ye pilfering thieves. I have you at last ! move 
from your tracks and I shoot you!" A bomb-shell drop- 
ping in their midst could not have caused greater conster- 
nation. Gummere with a howl leaped near ten feet and 
flew toward the lower fence ; the rest followed. Crack 
goes Provost's pistol and Jack with a well- feigned groan 
falls to the ground and screams, " I'm shot ! I'm shot ! save 



108 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



me!" Tliere was no one to lend a helping hand; the 
pilferers had but one idea, — that idea was, escape. We 
have been told that there was a lively getting out of the 
garden ; that, afraid to return to college, our friends ran 
down the plank sidewalk near the dummy, scampered 
across fields, and hid in the Seminary ; and that not until 
near morning did they dare enter the Campus. At any 
rate the sell was a success, the fright lasting, and neither 
Guyot nor his strawberries were ever again visited. 

October 18th, the Senior Clio Eating Club played the "out- 
post" and were beaten; special mention should be made 
of Gen. Hooper's fine catching behind the bat and playing 
short-stop. Guernsey immortalized . himself by his vain 
attempts to catch "flys," and keep his glasses on his nose 
at the same time. 

October 27th, Prof. Scliank took the class down to the 
gas-works and explained the modus operandi. This noon 
'70 played '72 for the championship and won. '71 next 
challenged '70 ; a match-game was played on the 25th, and 
victory again perched on '70's standard. 

The following note was handed the Historian on October 
27th by Professor Shields : 

" Jfr. Historian — 

" Dear Sir : — Please find room in your history to record 
the wonderful event that Hhe Judge' was awake through my 
entire lecture. Charles W. Shields." 

Foot-ball this session became the most popular and excit- 
ing game. Twenty-five selected from '70 played a like 
number from '71, and were beaten four straight games. 
Then twenty-five of the best players in college were sent 
up to Brunswick to combat with the Rutgers boys. Their 
peculiar way of playing this game proved to Princeton 
an insurmountable difiiculty ; though Billy Buck shouted 
and yelled, though W. Gummere kicked and cheered, 
though Big Mike bravely rushed to the encounter, and, like 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 109 



Achilles at Troy, swept everything before Mm, though, 
the rushes were fierce and determined, and though Nassau 
was game to the last, the setting sun saw Princeton worsted, 
and Brunswick wild with joy. Two weeks later Rutgers 
sent down the same twenty-five, and on the Princeton 
grounds, N'ovember 13th, Nassau played her game ; the 
result was joyous, and entirely obliterated the stigma of the 
previous defeat. The boys from Brunswick carried home 
the news that they had been beaten eight straight games 
and won none. While here they partook of a bountiful 
supper at the Nassau Hotel. Though fortune this time was 
unpropitious, they said good-bye in capital spirits, and gave 
Princeton three hearty cheers as the dummy bore them to 
their Alma Mater. 

November 11th, we held a meeting in the Sophomore 
room to elect class officers. It is memorable for the intense 
excitement manifested. Never before or after was there 
displayed such deep interest. Some of course were dis- 
appointed, yet all heartily Joined in making the election of 
the fortunate ones unanimous. The following gentlemen 
were elected : 

Class Orator, - - - Thomas B. Brown, 

Class Poet, . . . - Thomas D. Suplee, 

Library Orator, - - - Wm. B. Glen, 

Ivy Orator, . . . . Mark R, Sooy,* 

Presentation Orator, - - Henry S. Harris, 

Editors of the Herald — Charles H. Moore, Robert G. 
"Williams, John L. Cooper, S. D. Culbertson. 

Class Day Committee— George W. Savage, John F. 

Joline, William Spencer, William H. F. Buck, Samuel 

Irvin, W. S. Gummere, Levi T. Hanum. 

Committee on Presents — Henry S. Harris. 

A few days later the class authorized the Presentation 

Orator to procure and present suitable presents to those 



*SooT leaving before commencement, Thomas Swenk, Jr., was unani- 
mously chosen to fill his place. 



110 HISTOKY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



members who should be chosen to best represent the class 
in the following particulars : 

Mean Grin Man, 

Laziest Man, 

Best Moustache, 

Wickedest Man, 

Il^obbiest Man, 

Least Liquisitive Man, 

Man with the Smallest Foot, 

The Lifant, 

The Best Gymnast. 

Voting on this important matter was strictly private. 
The result will not be known until Class-Daj^ May the 
announcement then bring joy and happiness to the for- 
tunate recipients of these honors ! 

ITovember 27th, had a first-class dance in a barrack room 
of West College. Guernsey and Savage, masters of cere- 
monies. Mose and his band furnished music — very jolly 
time. Kext session propose to have them weekly. 
Good! 

December, like the preceding months, had its excite- 
ments and monotonies. One evening a report — how it 
originated we never knew — came to college, that the 
Juniors intended to haze some member of '70 or '72. A 
little later, Johnnie Caldwell rushed into Whitehill's 
room with the startling announcement that "they we after 
Pryor!" The gentleman from Nevada seizing a big 
mining pistol, started for Jane Comfort's, where Theodoric 
roomed ; there found our worthy classmate perfectly serene 
and no sign of hazers. He also learned that the rumor was 
groundless. It is not class pride that induces the writer to 
say that it was extremely fortunate that the matter ended 
in a hoax; those acquainted with the Judge's nature, 
well know that the way of the transgressors would have 
been hard had they fallen into the hands of the gentleman 
named. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. Ill 



At another time while Caldwell and Pryor were walk- 
ing down the street, a snob used an insulting remark; 
Pryor demanded an apology, snob refused. So Pryor 
said, "Take that, with my compliments!" and gave him a 
blow between the eyes, straight from the shoulder, that 
colored Mr. Snob's eyes with all the variegated hues of the 
rainbow. Mayor Stonaker chancing along, prevented the 
furious Virginian from inflicting further punishment. 

In Dr. Shields' lecture, on the evening of the 8th of 
December, a paper was passed around, requesting the mem- 
bers of the class to sign their names thereto and cut Josh in 
Rhetoric at eleven. Kearly every one signed the document, 
and felt that for once, justice and right were on their side. 
"When the eleven o'clock bell rang, Josh marched up to 
the Senior room, followed by the non-signists. Soon the 
whole class went in. Hooper afterward in behalf of the 
class, asked Dr. Mcllvaine to excuse us and to indefinitely 
postpone Day. Josh replied that this was beyond his 
power and at once commenced calling upon individuals to 
recite. Fresh Year with its terrible racket was again 
enacted; all, with few exceptions, "stumped;" all yelled, 
stamped, and sang. " Yankee Doodle," and "The Girl I 
Left Behind Me" were given with great eflect. Josh 
calmly surveyed the noisy, turbulent mass before him, and 
with energy shouted : "Gentlemen, gentlemen, you will 
suffer for this!" This announcement only added fuel to 
the fire. Such a terrible din was raised that the poor 
Sophs in the room below, and Fresh close by, leaving their 
quarters, hurried to the scene of confusion. Josh went 
down the roll, then said, "Go !" we "^o^." Afterwards the 
Faculty ascertained the names fixed to the paper, and sum- 
moned them individually. Tute Turner a week before the 
term closed drew twenty names from the lottery, and Tute 
Dally, with a smile, put three disorder marks opposite 
the lucky names in the sessional grade. 



SECOND SESSION. 



" Steve, clear fellow, do you realize we are soon to part ; 
that only a few sliort weeks of our college course remain ?" 
said Wally Miller to Steve Williams near the opening 
of the session. " Yes, Wally," was the reply. " It is a 
sad reality. Old Princeton seems doubly pleasant, and class- 
mates doubly dear, as we near the time of separation," 
This sentiment was universally entertained. Life, it is said, 
is a succession of farewells. In this respect. Senior Year is 
not unlike life. You are just reminded of this fact when 
you graduate from Hall; then come the formal " Good- 
bye's " and " May God bless you's " in the autograph 
books ; soon the partings from Professors and the famous 
old recitation-rooms where we have gathered wisdom ; 
" Final " follows with a few days of leisure ; then class- 
day and Commencement ; and lastly, saddest of all, comes 
the time, when, with aching hearts, and tremulous voices, 
we say farewell, to those dear friends whom we may never 
meet again. To dwell upon this theme is painful ; we will 
avoid it until it becomes a necessity, and now retire to our 
channel and chronicle the last acts of the last few months 
of '70's collegiate career. 

The new gymnasium, which Robert Bonner and H. G. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 318 

Marquand so generously erected, was dedicated January 
loth. Built of gray stone, and in the most elaborate and 
improved style, it favorably impresses the stranger as he 
enters Princeton. Rain ushered in the opening day, yet 
the elements did not prevent a number of students from re- 
turning from vacation, and strangers from attending the 
exercises. In the forenoon, Dr. Parker delivered a fine 
address in the Church, followed by speeches from Drs. 
McCosh and Maclean. In the afternoon, I). R. Sessions 
spoke on " Tlie Importance of Physical Development to 
Mental Culture;" his eftorts were warmly applauded. 
Bonner and Marquand replied briefly afterwards, and were 
enthusiastically cheered. The Dedication was a success in 
every sense of the word. The Gymnasium was entrusted 
to the care of Professor Goldie, acknowledged to be second 
to none in gymnastic exercises, as a teacher in this art. 
The hardy frames, the well-knit sinews, and the abundance 
of muscle in college, were the result of training under this 
excellent instructor. 

The Christmas holidays were a repetition of previous 
vacations spent here. Christmas evening, in particular, 
was big with events. Crockett, Caldwell, Willis, 
and company proposed to celebrate the occasion, and 
were strenuous in their eti:brts to have the egg-nogg 
of a superior nature. It was at least exhilirating. There 
were the usual number of songs, toasts, and jokes; and 
when Willis said, " Let's go out and have some Christmas 
Carols," Davy, to whom the word at that moment conveyed 
a peculiar meaning, desiring if there was to be anything 
to eat to contribute his mite, rubbed his eyes 
and said, " Christmas Carols, eh ? Yes, I've seen them at 
the Eagle Hotel. Little round crackers, ain't they ? you 
eat them with oysters. All right, I'll come in fifty cents 
towards a few pounds." Davy became fearfully bored, and 
muttered: " If my money is not as good as yours, you 
needn't take it !" This increased the merriment. When 



114 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



Davy consulted Webster, and found that Carols were not 
eatables, he drowned his chagrin in a brimming goblet. 
Sometime later all the " Hupoleipsians " met in G-eneral 
Cooper's room to listen to the poetical efi'usions, and 
oratorical efforts of our friend, " Bull Smith." Stretched 
on the floor, or seated in the windows, fifty or less drank in 
the glowing addresses of the poet. Smith "tore," if the 
rapturous applause which followed is a true index of ap- 
preciation. 

In February, after much contest and many ballots, 
Guernsey was elected at the Senior Table at the Sepoy. 
His discerning mind fully comprehended the honor con- 
ferred upon him. Accordingly, he gave a " spread " and 
invited the members of his table with a few Seniors from 
the back room. The ale used on this occasion, was the best 
in market, his segars " 0. K," and the evening passed most 
pleasantly. Cards were freely manipulated, and Gig, being 
called upon for a speech, mounted the table, thanked them 
for the " the honor conferred " and assured his friends that 
" he w^ould ever aim to maintain his reputation as the 
champion eatist of the college." 

All classes assisted, on the night of the 16th, in laying a 
temporary pavement to the Gymnasium ; the material 
used was Josh's fence. 

Professors Karge and Packard, were added this session 
to the college Faculty, the latter near the end of the year. 
Karge is undeniablj- a working Professor. His German and 
French classes say he shouts in army style, " Wlio has a 
horse!" and nudges one under the ribs if he is slow in 
answering ; that he dwells at length on the " licentiousness 
(license) of the poets " in his lectures ; and that his wit is 
surpassed only by his gentlemanly deportment and affable 
disposition. Says Karge to Stevb Williams one time : 

" Que j)l(iniez-v OILS ? 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 115 



Williams : Je planie uneanc /"* 

Chene was the word ; slight mistake. 

All previous attempts to give Steve the " mean " in 
riiilosophical Hall liad utterly failed ; but now he suc- 
cumbed to the hideous yell of " How are you, planter /" 
Steve tried to look composed ; he could not. Karge threw 
up his arms and joined in the general laughter. Poor 
Stephanos, with a scarlet complexion, changed his seat 
nearer the window, turned his back to the class, and 
throughout the recitation gazed intently on the agricultural 
improvements presented in Dr. McCosh's garden. 

On the 18th, a large number of the class met in 7 West, 
to organize a Class Sociable, Refreshments were furnished, 
and there arose, after refreshing the inner man, a spirited 
debate. One discussion in particular abounded in mirth. 
E. Moore and Brown not agreeing as to what constituted 
a quorum, one saying it was a majority of those present, 
MooRE moved that Brown's vote, on all occasions, be "ex- 
punged " or " struck out." Brown, in opposition, moved 
that " E " be removed from the room, and that he be de- 
prived the pleasure of even gazing upou the dancers. The 
result might have been serious, had not Big Injun proposed 
the following toast, which, by the way, he gave out at in- 
tervals every five minutes : " Gentlemen, allow me to pro- 
pose the regular toast of the evening, ' The day we cele- 
brate!'" A constitution was finally drawn up, and by- 
laws agreed upon. Savage was elected President of the 
Sociable, Guernsey floor-manager and general director. 
They met several times at Cook's Hall, and engaged good 
music, danced until near twelve ; all unite in saying that 
these meetings will not soon be lost to memory. 

Our duty would be imperfectly done were we to omit 
mention of the pleasures experienced, the knowledge ac- 
quired, the " mean grin " sallies, and the remaining pecu- 



* Translated for the sake of those who were conditioned. " What do you 
plant ?" "I plant an ass ! " 



116 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



Rarities always accompanying a lecture in Acoustics, 
Electricity, Hydrostatics, or Astronomy. What a host of 
recollections will always be associated with Philosophical 
Hall ! Lectures in this never-to-be-forgotten room, admit 
of four parts or acts, each separate and complete in itself. 
It always took twenty minutes for a respectable portion of 
the class, after the bell rang, to reach the room. Unsually 
the stairs were lined with students anxious to know if 
Stevey " was calling the roll ;" if not, they tarry yet a little 
longer outside. At the expiration of that time, having 
finished a segar, knocked the ashes out of a pipe, or con- 
cluded some weighty argument, squads of three, four, and 
six, would leisurely stalk into the room and " cover their 
numbers." Once Stevey called the roll at precisely four 
minutes after eleven. ISTed Davis said that he counted 
forty-seven waiting after lecture to have their names " taken 
ofi:V' from- which we infer that Fed himself, for once was 
late. At eleven and a half the " mean grin " epidemic 
prevails. A gentle sound, like a morning zephyr, touching 
the strings of an ^Eolian harp, is heard ; gradually it gains 
force and unison; from a mild " Sh ! Sh!"the waves of 
rarefaction and condensation roll more widely and end in a 
loud " Sch ! Sche ! !-Schell ! ! ! " Hannum insists that Billy 
has the " means ;" buthe is proof against them, and presents 
a dignified appearance. Bill Glen then cuffs little "John '" 
and Db "Witt brings his paw down with a terrible shock 
on Kline's head. Buck punches Kendall in the ribs and 
shouts " Cheese that!" to one who is stealing out of the 
room. Stevey's anger rises ; he says : " Do you care more 
for such buffoonery than you do to understand the internal 
complications and various uses of the steam engine? A 
repetition of such conduct, and I'll send you all from the 
room !" 

Quiet is restored. Kinkead, seeing Harris peaceably 
entering the room, yells " Harris !" Harris gets to his 
seat very lively, and yells " Hannum !" " Dipsib " gets a 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 117 

little red, tries not to he bored, can't help it; he hides his 
face, he has the " means." Shaw cracks McCullogh over 
the head with a syllabus just as Steve says, '• Water always 
seeks its level !" and " Knowledge is human nature applied." 
Near twelve o'clock the benches are filled, Stevey closes his 
lecture with a really w^onderful exposition of the Nebular 
Hypotliesis, then looks over the roll, and dismisses us with 
" Gentlemen, next Friday at nine we meet again !" Guern- 
sey, on final, showed how he had applied his attention to 
Hydrostatics, by saying that unequal columns of water 
balanced each other on account of the '■^cirtKc in 'philosophy.''* 

Stevey grinned, and told him he had made a grand dis- 
covery in the region of science. Nissley will take the 
Astronomical Oration from his fine elucidation of the proof 
of the earth's rotation around the sun. It was owing, he 
said, to "the mutual admiration of light !"t 

Another startling discovery. We proposed to lengthen 
this true account, but Nigger Mose is outside our room 
just now singing : " Great guns ! hit 'im on de jay-bird's 
wing!" AVe give up duty for pleasure. "Music tias 
charms," etc. 

Indeed about this time the recitations were remarkably 
brilliant. The class seemed to think that the last spark 
always burns the brightest ; so endeavored to dazzle class- 
mates and professors with scintillations of genius. Imbrie 
exemplifies "Be virtuous, and you will be happy" to the 
delight and admiration of the class. Josh said " It was 
very good as far as it went, but it had no special reference 
to his question of ' what should be the relation of the 
speaker to his audience.' " Another defined an Qgg as 
" An ovoidal coagulation of albuminous matter and gal- 
laceous vitality ;" another, dancing as a sublimated kind of 
perambulatory locomotion. 



* Virtual velocity. 

t Minute aberration of light. 



118 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



Dougherty imposed on Dr. McCosh's good nature by 
sleeping through his lecture. Jeems requested little John 
to remain and then informed him that " he knew nothing 
and didn't care to know anything !" John, with meek 
humility, withdrew, and the next Sunday slept more 
soundly than ever. In Greek, after Pierce as usual had 
" rowled " on the pronunciation, Cam, requested us to ap- 
plaud with our other understandings and imitate, not stamp, 
a good recitation. A. Henry studied for a Bible prize ; 
he will probably take it if he passes as good an examination 
as he did recitation. When McCos?i said, " What do you 
understand by ' Whited wall '?" Henry replied, " A white- 
headed man, of course!" "Oh, no!" exclaimed Jeems, 
"the gentleman knows better ! he's only a little confused. 
I insist upon the class preserving order ! A whited wall 
means a ' whited sepulchre '!" 

March 3d, Guyot looked over '70's roll for the last time. 
We called on him for a speech and he, saying, " Gentlemen, 
I am about to begin my speech," delivered a lecture on the 
Glaciers of Switzerland. The following Saturday, at the 
request of the class, he delivered a lecture on the First 
Chapter of Genesis to a thankful assembly, 

March 14th, the class said, " vale forever !" to Greek^ 
Professor Cameron met us this morning; he did not call 
the roll. Being called upon for a farewell speech, he arose 
and made some touching remarks. He begged us to regard 
him not as a Professor, but as a ?^r«T/i j9er5ona?/new(i. He 
alluded to his delightful intercourse with the class, which 
had never been marred in the slightest respect ; and said, 
if we met no more on earth he trusted and prayed that we 
might all meet around the Throne of God. Here his voice 
failed him, and covering his face with his hands, he sat 
down weeping. In the evening a large number of students 
went to Dr. Dufiield's, who was giving a party, called out 
Cameron ; who, thanking them for the token of their esteem, 
bade them good-night,, and retired. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 119 



March 15tii he started for Europe. The Faculty had 
phapel five minutes late, to allow the students to see him 
off at the depot. A very large number there assembled. 
Cam. was heartily cheered, the rocket " St — boom — ah !" 
was given with more than usual vim, and he, with a sincere 
" God bless you," disappeared in the dummy; and is now, 
we presume, either collecting curiosities at Athens or 
studying Homer on the plains of Troy. Our first and last 
successful " cut" happened this morning. After chapel, 
going to Dr. Atwater's room, we found him absent, " let's 
cut!" said several ; "cut" we ail did; and though, some 
time after, the Doctor entered the room, and though he 
could be distinctly seen seated behind his desk, and though 
many thought it would be advisable to "go in," be it 
known /or once that this " cut " did not end in a fizzle. At 
the eleven o'clock lecture Dr. Atwater pleasantly referred 
to his lateness, apologized, and said that there would never 
again l)e a chance for "cutting" him. He spoke the 
truth. 

During this session a deep interest in religion took pos- 
session of the college, and lighter matters were for a time 
put by to give place to weightier and more important 
themes. The feeling spread widely, and few were the souls 
who were not touched by the blessed influence of the 
Spirit. Prayer-meetings were crowded, the Philadelphian 
Society was compelled to hold its sessions in the college 
chapel, classes assembled in private rooms, and earnest 
supplications were continually offered up to the Throne of 
Grace in behalf of all those erring and deceived. Our class 
was accustomed to meet in Bailey Kelly's room ; on Sun- 
day evenings, with Spencer at No. 5 North. On the day 
of prayer for Colleges, Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler made a 
powerful address to the students ; he also visited us on a 
subsequent occasion. Dr. Mcllvaine and other members of 
the Faculty spoke frequently. As impressions grew deeper 
the feeling increased, and soon many who had scoffed at 



120 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 

the truth and avowed themselves infidels, saw the folly of 
their course and became humble, hopeful Christians. We. 
are glad to say that this " Revival " did not assume a 
gloomy or depressing character; the prevailing spirit was 
a cheerful and joyous one. There was none of the fanatical 
excitement which often visits men during events of such a 
nature. Those who had been previously pious were glad- 
dened in their hearts ; those recently convinced were happy 
in their new-found treasure ; many who once were careless, 
seeing the peace and joy of believers, were urged to find 
rest where rest only can be obtained. During the short 
session, Dr. Brooks, of St. Louis, preached most eloquently 
in the chapel, powerfully moving all who heard him. Dr. 
Shields closed a series of beautiful sermons by one in 
which he fairly suri:)assed even his previous efforts. We 
cannot but be deeply thankful that these things occurred 
to brighten the close of our course ; for as we part how 
many of us are cheered by the thought that though our 
earthly ties are severed, some of us will surely meet in 
Heaven ! 

The short vacation of two weeks, at the close of April, 
was variously improved, some going home, the rest re- 
maining in town. We all confidently expected three or 
four weeks, like other classes, for rest. This fond hope 
was not to be realized. Our finals were to commence June 
6th, and after this lectures were to continue till near Com- 
mencement. It is not in our province to speak of this new 
regulation. We can only say that the disappointment was 
bitter, and that there was truth in the remark made by one 
of the class, " that from Freshman Year the Faculty had 
placed many a burden upon and required many an un- 
known duty of a class which, when weighed, was never 
found wanting." However, there is no need of piling re- 
grets on the past, or of killing a horse because he is good. 
It is our sincere hope that future classes may be more 
fortunate in this respect. 



HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 121 



Tuesday, May 3d, a large number of students went down 
to Kellogg's Concert, at Trenton. After the performance 
was over, the party adjourned to the Eureka Billiard 
Rooms, to witness a match game for the Championship be- 
tween Buck and Irvin. The game was played on a carom 
table, 500 points up. After a very close and exciting con- 
test, Sam Irvin won by 17 points. In spite of the rain, the 
i^assau Quartette, attended by numerous admirers, serena- 
ded the beauties of Trenton. For further particulars the 
Historian would respectfully refer the inquirer to Tom 
Brown, who was " there." 



On Sunday, May 15, Pillow, of the Junior Class, died 
very suddenly of heart-disease. The event produced great 
gloom throughout college. On Monday, at 11:15 o'clock, 
the students assembled in the chapel, to hold funeral ser- 
vices. After the singing of the hymn. Dr. McCosh read 
part of the 15th chapter of I Corinthians, and then addressed 
the assembly in a very impressive manner. He spoke of 
the certainty of death which hangs over us all ; of the 
Saviour, by whom alone we can be saved ; of the feehngs 
which this event ought to arouse in us. He alluded to the 
deceased as a young man, highly esteemed by all, Faculty 
and students, and to the universal sorrow caused by his 
removal from the midst of us. After the beautiful hymn, 
" I would not live alway " had been sung, a procession was 
formed, in regular order, and the remains were escorted to 
the depot. Thence, attended by a delegation from the 
Junior Class, they were carried to the former home of the 
deceased, near Pittsburg, Pa. This death following at 
comparatively so brief an interval that of Boyle and Marr, 
(who, in the winter vacation, met a sad fate at Milton, Pa.) 
made a deep impression upon all. Such mortality in col- 
lege is very unusual. It is seldom that students are called 
upon to mourn a dear friend and associate, while they are 
within the walls of their Alma Mater. But three occur- 



122 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 

rences of this character left many a heart sad and many a 
vacant place in the affections of those who had known and 
loved the departed when they were with us in all their 
youthful vigor. 

And now the lovely month of June was before us; that 
month in which Princeton is robed in nature's fairest dress ; 
that month in which the dense foliage renders the campus 
one grand arbor, from which the gray old college buildings 
stand forth in majesty; that month in which the students 
gather nightly on the benches and gaily sing their college 
glees ; — a month in which joy, mirth, and sadness, are 
promiscuously blended. Its first day witnessed a parting. 
Dr.McIlvaine then met us in Rhetoric. Thomas closed his 
career in the recitation-room by " stumping." Class called 
for the customary speech. Dr. Mcllvaine, removing his 
glasses, shut the book, and nervously twisting the roll of 
'70 in his hand, addressed us in the most affecting man- 
ner. He told us his connection with ISTassau Hall ceased 
with our class ; and now, as we were about to part, he 
could not impress us too deeply with the wisdom of doing- 
right, and the folly of doing wrong. The class listened 
with the deepest attention ; and when he finished there 
were no shouts, no " rockets," no stamping, no noisy de- 
monstrations of joy ; but each member quietly and sadly 
picked up his book and hat and most respectfully left the 
Professor alone to commune with his thoughts. 

June 6th, Finals commenced in earnest. In Political 
Economy, Kline outdid himself. Being asked by Dr. 
Atwater '-Why one should love and speak the truth," he 
replied "Because it is polici/ T' "What!" roared the 
Doctor, " do you mean to say a man ought to be governed 
by such a motive as that, sir ?" Chemistry proved ugly. 
Cook, in Oral, said he was " color-blind ;" so could not tell 
the color of Iodine. This flimsy excuse did not raise his 
grade. In Written a scene, sad in more senses than one, 



IIISTOUY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 128 



occurred. Imbrie, a sliort time after entering the room, 
was seized with vertigo, and on leaving, fainted and fell. 
Dr. Schanck immediately left his seat, and, aided by those 
on the back bench, removed him to the open air, where he 
at once recovered. We have been told that those left in 
the room made the most of this sad event. By exchanging 
<' chenannigagging " papers, asking what H 2 S was, what 
was the symbol for Muriatic Acid, and by biding skinning 
papers in convenient pockets ; tliree or four were thus en- 
abled to hand in pretty good papers, who, otherwise, would 
have been under the painful necessity of" stumping " 

Speaking of " stumping " reminds us that Thomas was 
tbe last person to perform this interesting act ; Reynolds 
was tbe last to make a recitation, which he did in German 
on Friday, the 3d of June. 

On Saturday, June 18th, the Gymnasium was densely 
crowded to witness the grand Gymnastic Contest. Dr. 
McCosh opened the exercises by speaking in terms of praise 
of tbe lady who had assisted the College in so many benevo- 
lent ways ; and he would, undoubtedl}^ have " intimated " 
more, were it not that the lady was before him. 

The Contestants were received with violent applause, 
while their maceuvres and feats were of the most praise- 
worthy nature. The New York judges conferred the first 
prize on Caldwell ; the second prize on Kelly, and the 
third prize on Parker. Mrs. John R,. Thomson address- 
ing them, congratulated them on their gracefulness and 
agility. She then presented Caldwell with a massive gold 
ring of exquisite workmanship ; then gave suitable presents 
to the others, with the hope that these presents might be 
preludes to future success. Cheers of the most enthusias- 
tic nature followed. 

It was our hope to close with a lengthy account of Class 
Day. Owing to several reasons, that will be an impossibil- 
ity. It would be an easy mattei' to raise the curtin that 
shrouds the future, and see '70 making her last bow, 



124 HISTOKY OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



wreathed with honor. The Historian's tale is nearly told, 
it only remains for him to say that sad, sad word, farewell, 
to friends, companions, and class-mates. Soon we will be 
scattered to the " four winds of Heaven." May honor 
and truth be our " guiding stars !" May a kind Providence 
aid and sustain us through the fierce battle of life! And 
" dear old Princeton," with its classic shades richly deserves 
a word at parting. 

" Still be that name a watch-word and a charm, 
Our arms to strengthen, and our hearts to warm ! 
Like soldiers 'neath the flag they love, unfurled, 
Fighting, victorious through a doubting world. 

True as the sons of her whose fame we share, 
True in the thoughts and purposes we bear, 
Grappling with giant error for the right, . 
Through all its secret caverns pouring light. 

To every duty, constant as the sun, 
Reposing only when that duty's done, 
Eternal laurels then our meed shall be. 
And glory crown the " Class of Seventy.'" 



CLASS STATISTICS. 



The Historian cannot thank A. H. Joline and F. A. Ward too kindly for the 
kind, willing and material aid they have rendered him in preparing the follow- 
ing statistics. » 



STATISTICS. 



The class has comprised in all 115 men. By the Freshman Catalogues it num- 
bered 52. During the year 12 left, 41 entered in Sophomore year, and by the 
Sophomore Catalogue it numbered 81, 8 left and 13 entered before the issue of 
the Junior Catalogue. Since then 9 have left and 9 entered, making our number 
in the Senior Catalogue 86. 

The Catalogues show the following territorial divisions — 





Freshman. 


Soph. 


Junior. 


Senior. 


New Jersey, 


15 


33 


28 


27 


Pennsylvania, 


13 


17 


IS 


21 


New York, 


5 


fi 


8 


6 


District of Columbia, 


5 


4 


5 


4 


Maryland, 


1 


5 


6 


6 


Tennessee, 


1 


3 


3 


3 


North Carolina, 


1 




3 


4 


Kentucky, 


1 


1 


2 


3 


New Hampshire, 


1 


1 




1 


Michigan, 


1 


1 




1 


Wisconsin, 


1 


1 




1 


Texas, 


1 


1 




1 


Delaware, 


1 


1 







Illinois, 


2 


1 







South Carolina, 










1 


Indiana, 










1 


Nevada, 










1 


Scotland, 


1 


1 




] 


Wales, 


1 


1 




1 


Ireland, 





1 




1 


India, 





1 


2 


2 



52 81 86 86 

The average age of the Class on Class Day will be 21 years 11 months and 7 
days. And tlierefore the class birthday was Thu rsday July 20th, 1848. Our 
oldest man (H. R. W.) is 30 years and 3 mo. Our youngest (J. E. S.) 18 yea g 
and 3 months. 

The ages on Class Day by half years, will be as follows — . 

1 aged 18, 2 aged 18i, 4 aged 19, 9 aged 19^, 10 aged 20, 7 aged 20i, 11 aged 
21, 8 aged 21 i, 7 aged 22, 5 aged 22i, 5 aged 23, 1 aged 23i, 4 aged 24, 2 aged 24i 
3 aged 25, 3 aged 25i, 2 aged 26, 1 aged 26i, 1 aged 30. 



128 



STATISTICS OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



Aggregate age of those born 





Yrs. 


Mos, 


Days. 


in '40, 


30 


3 


1 


'43, 


26 


10 


10 


'44, 


130 





5 


'45, 


125 


7 


21 


'46, 


120 


1 


11 


'47, 


207 


3 


5 


'48, 


308 


7 


19 


'49, 


401 


6 


6 


'50, 


400 


6 


11 


•51, 


113 


9 


17 



Aggregate age of Class 



1 born 


in 1840, 


1 " 


1843, 


5 


1844, 


5 " 


1845, 


5 " 


1846 


9 


1847 


14 


1848 


20 


1849 


20 


1850 


5 


1851 


1 


1852 


86 




■Favored month. 





9 born in January, 



9 


" February, 


8 


" March, 


12 


" April,* 


3 


;; May, 


6 


" June, 


7 


" July, 


8 


" August, 


4 


" September, 


10 


" October, 


4 


" November, 


6 


" December, 


86 




ay, 15 


,• Wednesday, 8 



Born on Sunday, 14 ; Monday, 17 ; Tuesday, 15 ,• Wednesday, 8 ; Thursday, 
12; Friday, 5; Saturday, 15. 

Favored day, Monday. Favored liovtr, probably sim-rise. 

Our tallest man, (M. J. D.), is 6 feet 2 inches in height; our shortest, (E. P. 
H.) 5 feet, 1} inches. Total length of the class, 495 feet, 6} inches. Average 
height, 5 feet, 9 inches. 

CAPILLARY. — Moustaches, 19 ; Moustache and chin, 6 ; Moustache and 
sides, 4; Sides, 12; Chin, 1; Full Beard, 1 : Smooth, 43; of which number, 
10 have no hopes; City Moustache, 1 ; Democratic Moustache, 1 ; Honeymoon 
sides, 1; Good-for-nothing Moustache (from Pennsylvania), 1. 

MATRIMONIAL.— Engaged, 10; "Slightly tender," 30; Prospecting, 25; 
" No present intentions," 21. 

" Never known to refuse sodas or oysters." — 86. 

" Been perfectly comfortable," — 86. 

" Never cut Sundays Schools when little boys," — 85. 

"No of little George Washingtons who " couldn't tell a lie," — 86. 

" Handsome as well as intellectual," — 86. 

" Never tampered with a young ladies' affections," — 85. 

Author, 1 — (published 2 books). 

RELIGIOUS DENOMINATIONS.— Presbyterians, 61; Episcopalians, 15; 
Baptists, 3 ; Methodists, 4 ; Swedenborgian, 1 ; Friend, 1 ; Progressionist,!. 

NAMES (CHRISTIAN).— Williams, 9; Johns, 9; Charles, 8 ; Thomases, 6; 
Georges, 6; James, 4; Samuel, 3; Davids, 4 ; Josephs, 3 ; Roberts, 2; Henrys,, 
2 ; Edmunds, 2 ; Edwards, 2 ; Franks, 2 ; Miscellaneous, 24. 



STATISTICS OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 129 



OCCUPATIONS CHOSEN. 
Law, 36; Theology, 23 ; Medicine, 4; Teaching, 1 ; Journalism, 1 ,• Architec- 
tuie, 1 ; Business, 8; Undecided, 12. 
Of the 115 members in the class, there were. 

Clios, ------ 52 

Whigs, 61 

Neutrals, - . - - - 2 



115 



FIRST NINE. 



of the class now consists of Sharp, c ; A. Henrj, p ; Glen, lb ; Ward, 2b (Capt.) ; 
Buck, 3b; Nissley, ss; Oliphant, If ; W. Gummere, cf ; Parker, rf. 

EX-MEMBERS FIRST NINE. 
Davis, Hooper, Imbrie, Johnston, J. Kelly, Kline, Pierce, Savage, W. Schell, 
Spencer, Swenk, Gaston, J. Patterson, F. Schell, Nagle, Gurley, Milligan. 

UNIVERSITY NINE OF 1870. 
Sharp, '70, c, T. Glen, '71, p., Pell, '73, lb.. Buck, '70, 2b, (Capt.) Van Rens- 
selaer, '71, 3b., G. Mann, '72, ss.. Ward, '70, If., W. Gummere, '70, cf., Field, 
'71, rf. 

BIBBIES. 
W. Buck ; W. Glen ; W. Gummere ; 

PETRIS. 
Miller; Pierce; W. Gummere ; Schell; Imbrie; (Hon. Mem.) 

MOSES IN EYGPT QUARTETTE. 
Willis; DeWitt; Savage; Guernsey; 

OPTIMATES. 
Agnew ; Imbrie ; T. Patterson ; Whitehill ; Glen ; A. Joline ; Schell ; Hooper ; 
Green ; Kyle ; Thomas. 

NASSAU AMATEUR QUARTETTE. 
Irvin, air; Johnston, alto; J. Joline, tenor ; Van Rensselaer, bass. 

JUNIOR ORATORS. 
Crawford ; Schell ; Bartholomew ; Temple ; Kyle ; Smith ; A. JoUne ; Yeisley . 

LIT. EDITORS. 
A. Kelly ; Harris ; Suplee ; Imbrie ; Hooper ; Green ; Halsey ; Sessions 
Schell ; C. Moore, Treasurer. 

CLASS DAY ORATORS. 
Brown; Suplee; Ha-ris; Glen; Si\'enk. 

LIT. ESSAY PRIZES. 
Suplee; Tbonaas; Crockett; ;Yeisley; Imbrie; Stielby; Sessions (two) ; A. 
Joline; Pryor (second) ; Smith (second). 

COMMENCEMENT ORATORS. 
Theodoric B. Pryor, Latin Salutatory. 
William H. Miller. Greek Salutatory. 
Elmer E. Green, English Salutatory. 
Stephenson A. Williams, Metaphysiaal Oration. 
Huan G. Kyle, Valedictory. 
George H. Hooper. Classical Oration. 
John E. Peters, Physical Oration. 



130 STATISTICS or THE CLASS OF 1870. 



John T. Sre-lby, llistorical Oration. 

A. Bailky Kelly, Classical Oration. 

George C. Yeisley, Belles Lettres Oration. 

Adrian H. Joline, Literary Oration. 

Emelius "W, Smith, Philosophical Oration. 

Joseph T, Kelly, Philosophical Oration. 

J. William McIltain, Classical Oration. 

G. Clinton Deaveb, Mathematical Oration. 

Charles A. Reynolds, 

Alexander Henry, Jr., 

Charles J. Eoe, 

D. R. Sessions, Modern Language Oration. 

Mark M. Sooy, 

Elias M, Pennington, 

John Van Vorst, Jr., 

Charles H. Moore, 

D. J. Sattebfield, 

Charles F. Imbrie, Literary Oration. 

Frank A. Ward, 

William Bartholomew, 

George Archer, 

James M. Crockett, 

John L. Caldwell, 

Frank H. Pierce, 

John L. Cooper, 

Edward P. Hawes, 

John B. Rendall, 

Benjamin C. Henry, 

Henry S. Harris, 

FAMILIARITIES. 

Agnew, — Judge. 

Alexander, — Aleck. General. 

Archer, — Sag. 

Asay. 

Brown, Gr. — Grlyn. 

Brown, T.— Tim. 

Bartholomew, — Bart. 

Buck, — Grussie. Barry. Captain. Doctor. 

Caldwell, — Craig. Little Craig. Brigadier. Biscuit. Toots. 

Cook, — " Coook". Ku-Klux. Brave. 

Conrad, — Connie, Soogah. 

Cooper, — Greneral. 

Crawford, — Crawfish. 

Crockett, — Davie. English Dave. Bar-Tamer. 

Culbertson, — Cub. Cubby. Sue. 

Davenport, — Davvy. 

Davis,— Dutch Ed. Tovee. 

Deaver, — Squire. 

De Witt, — Mose. Masasaurus. 



STATISTICS OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 131 



Dobbins, — Whoa ! Dobbins. 
Dougherty, — Pat. Irishman. 
Ehner,— General. Gosh. Puffy. 
Freese, — Dutch. 

Gaston, ? Gassy. 

Glen,— Tar-Heel. Bynum. Big Bill. Big Nigger. Yadkin Co. 

Green, — Green-eyed Monster. 

Guerns^ey, — Giggy. 

Gummere, S.— feam-Sam. Thammy, 

Gummere, W. — Bibby. Petri. 

Gurley, — Pop-Eyed. 

Hannum, — Hannah. Lady. Mrs. Buck. 

Harris, — Belvidere. Alla-but. Yaller. P. J. Van Valzah. 

Hawes, — Hawes-Collar. 

Henderson,— William Tell. Poet. WillJai. 

Henry, A.— Bulliphant. 

Henry, B.— Little Bull. 

Hooper, — General. 

Husted, — Laura. 

Im brie,— Dividers. Pug. Large- Ballist. Gimbrede. 

Irvin, — Skip. 

Johnston,— Kit. Small. 

Joline, A.— Small. Ajax. " Amonuensis." 

Joline, J. — Jai. . 

Keasbey — Signer Don Mustachio. 

Kelly, A.— Bailey. 

Kelly, J.— Jai. 

Kinkead, — Gas-Bag. Kink-head. D — d Chimera. Spiral. 

Kline, — Kleinfelder. 

Kyle,— Parson. Old-Man. Grandpa. 

Mason,— Thos. 

McCullough,— Infant. 

Mcllvaine,— Sissy. H2. 0. Fish6. 

McLeod,— Tim. Wild Irishman. 

Miller,— \y ally. Petri. 

Moore, C— Signiour. 

Moore, E. — Dillingham. 

Nagle,— Ben. Dutch. 

Newton, — Hasheest-Eater. 

Nissley. — Dutch. Hummelstown. Honeyman. 

Oliphant,— Oily. 

Parker,— Packer. 

Parry. — Diabolus. Socrates. Sweet Angel. 

Patterson, J. — Smart. 

Patterson, T. — Blindy. ' ' T. Pat. ' ' 

Pennington, — Penny. Next." 

Peters,— Fresh. Mrs. 

Pierce,— Dicky. Parepa-Rosa. Great Bicardc 

Petrie, — Eagel-Ho tel . 

Provost,— Tommy the Provost. 

Pryor,— Prior primus. T. B. 

Reed. 

Eendall, — Rachel. 



132 STATISTICS OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



Reynolds,— Rudolph. Carpet-Bagger. 

Roe, — Rose. 

Satterfield,— Sat, Satyr. 

Savage,— Jack. Big Injun. Brave. 

Schell, W.— Billy haws. Hard-shell. 

Scudder, — Scud. 

Sessions, — ^Teitscher. Mean Grrin. 

Sharpe,— Jerry. Raddy. 

Shaw. 

Shelby,— Small Boy. 

Shipuian, — Mary Jane. 

Sooy, — " Where and why?" 

Spencer, — Wickedest Man. 

Suplee,— Supple. Pidymus. 

Swenk,— Kutetown. Mr. Pike Co. 

Tanner. 

Temple. 

Thomas, — Pati-ick Henry. 

Vanderpool. 

Van Vorst. 

Ward,— 'Tomus. 

Whitehill,— Judge. 

Williams, R,— Billy. Barney. Bobby. 

Williams, S. — Stephanos. Planter. 

Willis,— Shorty. Spass. Texas Cattle. Infant. 

Yisley,— Saint. Doctor. 

FULL ROLL OF THE CLASS. 

Whigs in Roman Letters, Clios in ItaHcs, Neutrals* 

AGNEW, MASON, 

ALEXANDER, McCULLOGH, 

ARCHER, McILVAIN, 

ASA V, McLEOD, 

BARTHOLOMEW, MILLER, 

BERGEN, MILLIGAN, 

BROWN, G. MOORE, C. 

BROWN, T. MOORE, E. 

BUCK, NAGLE, 

CALDWELL, NEWTON, 

CONDIT, NISSLE V, 

CONRAD, OLIPHANT, 

COOK, PARKER, 

COOPER, PARR V, 

CRAWFORD, PATTERSON, J. 

CROCKETT, PATTERSON, T. 

CULBERTSON, PENNINGTON, 

DA VENPOR T, PE TERS, 

DA VIS, PETRIE, 

DEAVER, PIERCE, 

DE WITT, PRICE, 

DOBBINS, PROVOST, 

. DODD, PRYOR, 



STATISTICS OF THE CLASS OF 1870. 



133 



DOUGHERTY, 

ELMER, 

FENDALL, 

FOX, 

FREESE, 

GASrON, 

GLEN, 

GREEN, 

GURLEY, 

GUERNSEY, 

GUMMERE, S. 

GUMMERE, W. 

HALSEY, 

HANNUM, 

HARRIS, 

HA WES, 

HENDERSON, 

HENRY, A. 

HENRY, B. 

HOOPER, 

HOOVER, 

HUSTED, 

IMBRIE, 

IRVIN,* 

JOHNSTON, 

yOLINE, A. 

yOLINE, J. 

KEASBE Y 

KELLY, A, 

KELLY, J.. 

KINKEAD, 

KLINE, 

KYLE, 

MARSH, 

McCALL, 



RAWLINS, 
REE VE, 
REED, 
RENDALL, 
REYNOLDS, 
ROE, 

SATTERFIED, 
SAVAGE, 
SCHELL, F. 
SCHELL, W. 
SCUDDER, 
SESSIONS, 
SHARP, 
SHAW, 
SHELBY, • 
SHIPMAN, 
SMITH, 
SOOY, 
SPENCER, 
SUPLEE, 
SWENK, 
TANNER, 
TEMPLE, 
THOMAS, 
VALENTINE, 
VANDERPOOL, 
VAN VORST, 
WARD. 
WELLING, 
WHITEHILL, 
WILLIAMS, R. 
WILLIAMS, S. 
WILLIS, 
YEISLE Y, 



ERRATA.— Owing to the haste in which this is finished, we have no timg 
to correct the errata, e. g., Curiosity Shop for Pickwick Papers ; odolite fo^ 
theodolite, etc. 



BASE BALL RECORD 

OF THE 

1st NHSTE, '70. 

Prepared by its veteran scorer, J. C. Cooper. 



FIRST NINE. 



1 Ward 

2 Buck 

3 Glen 

4 Oliphant 

5 Sharp 

6 NiSSI.EY 

7 gummere, w. 

8 Parker 

9 Henry, A 



Total. 



Alternates. 



Kelly, J... 

Kline 

Davis 

Gasto.n 

Pierce 

Patterson. 



Sum Total.. 



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^ 


P> 


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^ 


P 


< 


■^ 


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B 

CD 





1 




1 


1 


















40 


lOI 


2.-52 


102 


2..6 


57 


I..42 


39 


99 


2..S4 


94 


2..41 


3« 


I.. 


41 


124 


3-. 


«7 


2.. 1 2 


26 


..64 


41 


121 


2..95 


6q 


I. .68 


30 


..73 


39 


89 


2..28 


92 


2..4 


26 


..66 


37 


74 


2.. 


99 


2..67 


30 


..81 


38 


88 


2..3I 


80 


2.. I 


44 


I. .02 


14 


3« 


2..7I 


20 


I. .42 


>--A 


..28 


16 


41 


2..56 


26 


1..62 


6 


"37 


41 


775 




669 




261 




13 


35 


2..69 


21 


1..69 


lO 


..76 


lb 


41 


2..5b 


22 


I. .37 


13 


..81 


9 


24 


2..66 


16 


1..77 


3 


"33 


10 


27 


2..70 


24 


2..40 


4 


..40 


6 


19 


3.. 16 


8 


I ■•33 


4 


..66 


9 


31 


3"44 


18 


2.. 


6 


..66 


41 


952 




778 




299 





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3B 
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LF 

C 

ss 

CF 
RF 
P 



ss 

3B 

SS 

ss 

RF 
C 



Played 59 games in all. Won 36. Lost 20. Tie, 3. 

Tota' runs for '70, 1,207. Total runs for opponents, 935. ' 70' s average 
Opponents' average, 15.8. Average runs to each game 



game 



20.5. 



over opponents, 4.7. 



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